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Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage

$3,713.48
£2,650
€3,149.74
CA$5,054.42
A$5,653.69
CHF 2,942.21
MX$69,598.79
NOK 37,431.02
SEK 35,117.68
DKK 23,500.19
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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver smoking compendium has a rectangular shaped form. This base frame of the compendium has been modelled in the form of a carriage, with a cross shaped lower chassis fitted to either side with functional hallmarked spoked wheels. The central portion of the carriage retains the original cranberry glass body/cigarette holder. This rare cranberry glass cigarette holder is fitted with a plain silver mount to the rim ornamented with the engraved date '1889'. One end of the carriage frame bears a semi-cylindrical match holder, accented with a paralleling dishpan and applied match striker to the surface. The opposing end of the frame features an impressive sterling silver lighter, with a bulbous circular form. This exceptional compendium incorporates a conical receiver fitted with the original taper holder, accented with a pierced hole to the terminal and a tiered ball style finial/fingerpiece. The solid silver frame bears the retailer's mark 'Jones, 41 St James's St'. Condition This antique English smoker's compendium is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each component has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The original and rare cranberry glass cigarette holder is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the frame and part hallmarks to each wheel are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional example of smoking related antiques. Dimensions Length 20.6cm/8.11' Width 10.3cm/4.06' Height 8.4cm/3.31' Length of cigarette holder 9.4cm/3.7' Width of cigarette holder 8.4cm/3.31' Diameter of lighter 5.6cm/2.2' Weight 8.6 troy ounces/266.1g (excluding glass vessel) Date: 1888 Origin: London, England.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.31 in (8.41 cm)Width: 4.06 in (10.32 cm)Depth: 8.11 in (20.6 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1888
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C79381stDibs: LU1200234203472

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