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ANTIQUE 20thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & ANTELOPE HORN GIMBAL CIGAR LIGHTER c.1900

£1,295.00
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A remarkable and distinctive piece, this late 19th Century Victorian silver and horn-mounted table "gimbal" cigar lighter embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of its era. The large blackbuck antelope horn serves as a captivating focal point, adorned with a silver orb-shaped burner ingeniously mounted on a gimble swivel mechanism. This unique feature ensures that the light wick maintains an upright position, irrespective of how the lighter is passed or carried, providing both functional convenience and aesthetic allure.

Reference Number: D9897

A remarkable and distinctive piece, this late 19th Century Victorian silver and horn-mounted table "gimbal" cigar lighter embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of its era. The large blackbuck antelope horn serves as a captivating focal point, adorned with a silver orb-shaped burner ingeniously mounted on a gimble swivel mechanism. This unique feature ensures that the light wick maintains an upright position, irrespective of how the lighter is passed or carried, providing both functional convenience and aesthetic allure.

Reference Number: D9897

DESCRIPTION

A remarkable and distinctive piece, this late 19th Century Victorian silver and horn-mounted table "gimbal" cigar lighter embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of its era. The large blackbuck antelope horn serves as a captivating focal point, adorned with a silver orb-shaped burner ingeniously mounted on a gimbal swivel mechanism. This unique feature ensures that the light wick maintains an upright position, irrespective of how the lighter is passed or carried, providing both functional convenience and aesthetic allure. Supported by elegant solid silver details, this cigar lighter stands as a testament to the meticulous artistry and innovation characteristic of the Victorian era.

The harmonious marriage of silver and horn, coupled with the thoughtful design of the gimbal mechanism, elevates this piece beyond mere functionality, making it a captivating objet d'art that invites admiration and appreciation for the bygone craftsmanship of the 19th century. Hallmarked English silver (925 silver standard), London, year 1900 (e), Maker T.W (Thomas Whitehouse).

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No Damage.

SIZE

Width: 59cm
Depth: 9cm
Height: 12cm