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Unusual Antique Silver Table Lighter
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Unusual Antique Silver Table Lighter

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 December 2024 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a very quirky item. A solid sterling silver novelty table or club lighter fashioned as a pump.

It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1926 with the maker's mark of Henry Wigfull. The lid also has partial conforming hallmarks.

The body of the lighter is inscribed 'The Tin Plate Workers Company (1670) 5 May 1927'. The silver is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Weight: 54g

Height: 8cm

Diameter of base: 5.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Table Lighter to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114839
Dealers Internal Reference
C785
Description
This is a very quirky item. A solid sterling silver novelty table or club lighter fashioned as a pump.

It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1926 with the maker's mark of Henry Wigfull. The lid also has partial conforming hallmarks.

fig 1. An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text.
fig 1. Unusual Antique Silver Table Lighter

The body of the lighter is inscribed 'The Tin Plate Workers Company (1670) 5 May 1927'. The silver is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Weight: 54g

Height: 8cm

Diameter of base: 5.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Table Lighter to the 1920s.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114839
Dealers Internal Ref
C785
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Silver Cabinet Profile Page

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Archive I An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Antique Silver Table Lighter

Archive II An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. View II
Archive III An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. View III
Archive IV An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. View IV
Archive V An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. View V
Archive VI An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text. View VI
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The Silver Cabinet
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An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text.
Unusual Antique Silver Table Lighter
Ref: SA1114839
An antique silver table lighter featuring a cylindrical body, domed finial-topped lid, side nozzle, and circular base, with hand-engraved inscription text.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGentlemans Library
  • Material[Silver]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDomed lid with finial, Spout nozzle, Hand-engraved lettering, Circular pedestal base
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Table lighters gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as refined smoking accessories designed for drawing rooms, smoking rooms, and executive desks.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver, silver-plate, or brass, often featuring internal cotton wicks and fluid reservoirs.

Authentic pieces usually bear traditional hallmarks indicating the metal purity, makers mark, and assay office, alongside period-appropriate wear and hand-engraved detailing.

Place the lighter on a stack of art books, a marble tray, or a wooden desk alongside other small curiosities to add a layer of historic character and texture.

Clean silver using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialized polish to maintain the finish, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip away historical patina and engravings.
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