A Rare Chester Silver 'Globe' Table Lighter by Sampson Mordan

Name: A Rare Chester Silver 'Globe' Table Lighter by Sampson Mordan
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1088272
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A superb silver table lighter of rare design, assayed at the collectable Chester office and made by the great Sampson Mordan. This excellent Edwardian example is modelled as a world globe and stands on a raised and weighted base for stability. The globe is fully articulated, with a support framework and swivel points in silver facilitating free movement. To the top is a wick holder which is removable for replacing the oil/spirit and taper. The lighter is usefully designed to allow dissembling for cleaning, as seen the in photographs. A wonderful piece, being collectable, usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. A very small area of 'flattening' to the edge of the base, only mentioned for accuracy and commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full marks to the base, part marks to the frame and wick holder. Base marks rubbed, but readable with a good eye glass.

Date :- Chester 1905.

Maker :- Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.

Height :- 10.5 cms. (to top of wick holder).

Diameter of globe :- 7 cms.

Diameter of base 5.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10.5cm (4.13")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

5.2cm (2.05")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1088272

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA2008

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Description

A superb silver table lighter of rare design, assayed at the collectable Chester office and made by the great Sampson Mordan.

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This excellent Edwardian example is modelled as a world globe and stands on a raised and weighted base for stability.

Andrew Cox Antiques

The globe is fully articulated, with a support framework and swivel points in silver facilitating free movement. To the top is a wick holder which is removable for replacing the oil/spirit and taper. The lighter is usefully designed to allow dissembling for cleaning, as seen the in photographs. A wonderful piece, being collectable, usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rare Chester Silver 'Globe' table lighter by Sampson Mordan — fig 1. A Rare Chester Silver 'Globe' Table Lighter by Sampson Mordan

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. A very small area of 'flattening' to the edge of the base, only mentioned for accuracy and commensurate with age and use.