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Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Brass and Copper Monkey Cheroot Cutter, circa 1900

$707.61
£520
€610.91
CA$972.14
A$1,085.30
CHF 568.68
MX$13,285.18
NOK 7,222.27
SEK 6,809.69
DKK 4,559.31
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About the Item

A rare and unusual German Jugendstil brass, copper and steel cheroot cutter modeled as a monkey sat within a rounded tray. The tail lifts and acts as the cutting edge with a small hole to insert the cheroot. The brass monkey with riveted limbs and engraved detail sits in a rounded hand hammered copper base and is typically not marked. Similar examples are also made as a dog, stork, elephant etc and always unsigned. Ignatius Taschner was a German sculptor, designer and illustrator. Offered in excellent condition with usual age wear to steel element.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Diameter: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA200011stDibs: LU1328219010912

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