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Silver plated cigarette box with battle scene, WW1
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Silver plated cigarette box with battle scene, WW1
Silver plated cigarette box with battle scene after Richard Caton Woodville, First World War, with a quotation from Rudyard Kipling.
1916-1917
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Cannon Caton Cigarette Fight Guns Kipling Plated Quotation Rudyard Wheel Woodville
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Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a sense of quiet contemplation is found in this exquisitely crafted silver-plated cigarette box. Depicting a dramatic battle scene reminiscent of Richard Caton Woodville's iconic painting "The Charge of the Light Brigade," this intricately detailed box transports us back to the trenches of 1916-1917. Soldiers in uniform, guns at the ready, charge forward against a backdrop of smoke and fire. A cannon roars in the distance, its wheeled carriage a testament to the relentless march of war. The intricate engraving on the box captures the raw intensity of the fight, with each soldier's expression conveying the fear, determination, and camaraderie that defined the era. As we gaze upon this stunning piece of wartime memorabilia, we are reminded of the words of Rudyard Kipling, who so eloquently captured the spirit of the soldiers who fought in the Great War: "It's a long way to Tipperary, it's a long way to go. It's a long way to the Purple Mountain, the man in the next tent said to me." This silver-plated cigarette box is not only a beautiful work of art but also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. Its intricate detailing and historical significance make it a must-have for any collection of WWI memorabilia.
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