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Antique English Victorian Ode-to-Empire Pith Helmet Cigar Lighter, 1900

$2,000
£1,516.05
€1,770.14
CA$2,801.43
A$3,153.50
CHF 1,668.57
MX$39,115.31
NOK 20,613.88
SEK 19,715.36
DKK 13,206.14
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About the Item

Victorian sterling silver cigar lighter. Made by Samuel Walton Smith & Co. in London in 1900. In form of pith helmet; spike flue between tools with Classical bust handles. An ode to empire that evokes the far-flung tropical bits. Rests on loops for tightening the chinstrap in case of native unrest. Fully marked. Weight: 5 troy ounces.
  • Creator:
    Samuel Walton Smith & Co. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CB8811stDibs: LU898045491992

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