Object number
202006.4.5
Title
Cigarette Case of Vassal Charles Steer-Webster
Creator
Description
A silver hallmarked cigarette case belonging to Vassal Charles Steer-Webster, with "In remembrance 7th August 1914" engraved on the front (the day Steer-Webster enlisted). It is a curved rectangle with a hinge on the left hand side, and button clasp on the right hand side. Inside is a brass colour with W&H hallmark stamped on both halves of the case, which is the hallmark for Walker & Hall.
Steer-Webster served in the 13th London Regiment during the First World War until he was invalided out by a bullet to the buttock (202006.4.2). During the Second World War Steer-Webster, now re-enlisted and a Colonel in the Royal Engineers, was the Deputy Director of Experimental Engineering. This department was tasked with devising the Mulberry Harbour.
Date
1914 - 1918
Production period
World War One, 1914-1918
Material
Dimensions
- 88 mm
- Width: 72
- Depth: 21 mm