153 A rare Hardy tortoiseshell and gold mounted cheroot holder

of tapered cylindrical form, turned mouth piece and gold collar mount stamped “A,D.” within a diamond lozenge, contained in a silk lined fitted leather case, interior detailed  “Hardy Bros. Ltd., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Made in England” and outer case gilt stamped Pat. No. 7990/13 and Made in England, holder 2 ⅝” long overall, a previously unseen accessory, circa 1915 (see illustration) £200-300