Lot 208
Late Victorian silver twin-handled smoking compendium, the rectangular form with central...
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Lot 208
Late Victorian silver smoking compendium.
Lot 208
Lot Description
Late Victorian silver twin-handled smoking compendium, the rectangular form with central removable push action cigar cutter and table lighter, in between two wood lined compartments with hinged covers bearing a later personal dedication, the whole with upswept bar handles and standing on four bun feet. Hallmarked William Hutton & Sons Ltd., London 1895, also with manufacturer's stamp for A.Barratt & Sons, 63 & 64 Piccadilly, London. Length including handles measures 13 inches (33cm).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The piece displays general wear and surface marks and scratches commensurate with the age and use. There are remnants of polish in some areas and also a little bit of tarnishing. It appears as though the cigar lighter wick is missing from the central removable section, also the hinge may have been soldered. The wooden base of one of the compartments is loose and needs to be fixed back into place. There is some wear and deterioration to the lining on the underside of the compendium. The central section has two removable tools, possibly for pipe cleaning. The writing on the lids reads 'William from Gilbert 1911'. The whole piece is struck with full sets and part sets of hallmarks in several places and all are still legible.
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