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Royal Hunt Cup Ascot 1955 Winner - Horse Racing Dunhill 'Aquarium' Table Lighter
About the Item
An exceptional and rare Special Commission Dunhill Sporting Horse Racing Half-Giant 'aquarium' Table Lighter in Gold Plate.
The top with raisable arm stamped Dunhill and Reg. No 737418 on the reverse, above the lucite body carved with the victorious horse and jockey. Nicholas Nickleby is shown with his distinctive white sock in the enclosure on the back and winning the race on the front.
Commissioned by the owner of Nicholas Nickleby, winner the Royal Hunt Cup, Ascot in June, 1955.
Gifted to Mr Hetherton, the teams vet for helping the horse recover from injury and win. Thence by descent. This is the first time this lighter has been offered for sale.
The base stamped DUNHILL LIGHTER ‘Made in England’
England 1955
Length 4in 10cm.
- Creator:Alfred Dunhill (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1204228617742
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