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Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister or Humidor by Erik Fleming for Borgila

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A fine antique humidor or canister. In sterling silver. Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's. With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, and a tightly sealed confrming lid with an Art Deco finial. The interior is wood lined and has a secondary tray in sterling silver for lifting the cigars. Simply a masterful expression of Art Deco design! Date: 1940s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some light edge wear, a few noticeable light scratches throughout, and a split in the interior wood liner (from normal checking or shrinkage). Otherwise, there are other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Engraved: With a dedication to the base that reads "Christer C. Skriver 2/17/1949 Fran Automobilindustrikommittkien. Maker: Erik Fleming for Borgila Marks: Marked to the base with Borgila / Swedish hallmarks (three crowns, a capital S, a crowned woman, and P8) / Sterling. Measurements: Height: ca. 8 3/8 in. Width: ca. 5 7/8 in. Depth: ca. 5 in. Weight: ca. 1100 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    1100 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.38 in (212.86 mm)Width: 5.88 in (149.36 mm)Depth: 5 in (127 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light edge wear, a few noticeable light scratches throughout, and a split in the interior wood liner (from normal checking or shrinkage). Otherwise, there are other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV CH M221stDibs: LU849315278102

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