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Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

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An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the underside, allowing it to be passed along a table top to present a cigar, it accommodates a long cigar each side of the caddy. There is a large three-size cigar cutter to the front which works be depressing the entire front piece. In front of this is a match holder and a trough in front for spent matches. The rear section has a spirit lighter with two wands for taking the light from the central flame to light the cigar. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1884, a true Victorian example. The makers mark is also present for the top-notch Mayfair silversmith / retailer of Thornhill & Co. (Walter Thornhill) of New Bond Street, London. A spectacular and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall at rear. Item: 44244 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1884
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 442441stDibs: LU3365333387962

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