Asprey & Co. Vesta & Dispenser

A sterling silver engine turned match vesta, or safe, with cigarette, or joint, dispenser.  This is a stunning and exceptionally rare piece from arguably the finest luxury retail and silversmith in the United Kingdom during the twentieth century; Asprey & Co..  The box has a double hinged lid. Opening the top lid exposes the match safe, or vesta, with striking plate on the underside of the lid.  There is a small lip on the side edge of this which then exposes the interior element to the cigarette dispenser.  From the top a number of cigarettes, or joints, can be loaded into the body.  At the base of the box is a hinged feeding door which draws one down and hands it to the finger tips neatly, while holding the rest inside the box.  Simply close it back up to seal.  An ingenious design, beautifully made and of the highest quality. The exterior of the box on the front and tow slim sides is fully engine turned.  A process of engraving the silver body of the box with a pattern into the