Historical information

This smoking set was brought home by a member of BCOF, Japan. C.H. Shearing NX206537.
Refer Cat No. 7089.16P for his service details.

Physical description

Six piece set of chromed pewter.
1. Tray, small, handles each end. Flower pattern tapped in to it or part of the mould. The flowers are of a five petal variety. Two corners have been bent back and damaged.
2. Base, ash tray. Rectangular shape with curved floor. There are some scratches and the coating is peeling.
3. Top of ash tray. Flower motifs, two channels to rest cigarettes. Pagoda on the side and bridge at bottom.
4. Match box holder, 4 sided, 2 sides raised a bit higher than the end. Rectangular base, flower motif. Some copper colour substrate shining through.
5. Base holder for packet of cigarettes. Rectangular shape with small lip around rim. The outside bottom surface has a lumpy appearance. The inside is well worn with scratches and marks.
6. Lid, cigarette packet holder. Flower motif top LH corner. A building with a wide roof in center. Two windows and a door in centre. Steps and fence under that. Bottom left has what looks like a bird home. R.H. Side possibly a lantern. Bottom right side has the word "NIKKO" embossed on it. Top is a bit worn, copper substrate coming through. There is a green tint showing on the roof of the building.