1960s "Lady Bell of Montgreenan" Cigarette Case heraldic somewhat reminiscent of a lifesaver

somewhat reminiscent of a lifesaver

Maximum inner circumference: 7 3/4 inches

In Greek mythology the staff was given to Hermes by his half brother Apollo as a gift in return for the tortoise shell lyre

It's crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks

1960s "Lady Bell of Montgreenan" Cigarette Case heraldic somewhat reminiscent of a lifesaverDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 Most unusual vintage cigarette case dating from the 1960s. The outer cover is a laminated envelope with stamp and the address of one: "Lady Bell Montgreenan Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland" The stamp features a young queen Elizabeth the 2nd, first issued in 1960 so provides a rough date. However, the only fragments I can find linking a Lady Bell to Mongreenan, a centuries old stately home in Ayrshire, refers to "Sir James and Lady