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Antique Silver Novelty Table Lighter - Canoe
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Antique Silver Novelty Table Lighter - Canoe

19th century
Description

This is quite a rarity - an antique solid sterling silver table lighter, fashioned as a canoe and dating from the very end of the reign of Queen Victoria.

It is clearly hallmarked for London 1899 with the maker's mark of Stokes & Ireland Ltd. It is heavy and tactile, and is a fabulous condition. The open top, usually for rowers, is presumably an ashtray. Interesting.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 5.5cm

Weight: 82g.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Canoe Table Lighter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209092
Dealers Internal Reference
C860
Description
This is quite a rarity - an antique solid sterling silver table lighter, fashioned as a canoe and dating from the very end of the reign of Queen Victoria.

It is clearly hallmarked for London 1899 with the maker's mark of Stokes & Ireland Ltd. It is heavy and tactile, and is a fabulous condition. The open top, usually for rowers, is presumably an ashtray. Interesting.

fig 1. A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Table Lighter - Canoe

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 5.5cm

Weight: 82g.

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.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Canoe Table Lighter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209092
Dealers Internal Ref
C860
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Archive I A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper.

Antique Silver Novelty Table Lighter - Canoe

Archive II A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper. View II
Archive III A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper. View III
Archive IV A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper. View IV
Archive V A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper. View V
Archive VI A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper. View VI
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A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper.
Antique Silver Novelty Table Lighter - Canoe
Ref: SA1209092
A hallmarked sterling silver table lighter shaped like a canoe with a central wick and a flame-shaped removable stopper.
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  • ObjectTable Lighters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Fabric Wick
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCanoe shape, Flame-form stopper, Visible hallmarks, Exposed wick
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian solid sterling silver novelty table lighter takes the form of a canoe. Styled for a gentleman's library or office desk, the piece shows a silver finish with a fabric wick, a flame-form removable stopper at one end, a central open section with moulded edges, and visible hallmarks stamped along the side. The measurements are 5.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Today, the lighter functions as a decorative accessory on a desk or mantelpiece, serving both as a conversation piece and a small desk tidy or ashtray. The solid sterling silver construction provides a tactile weight, while the detailed canoe shape incorporates realistic proportions with curved hull lines. Placed in a study, library, or living room, it brings character to a desktop or display surface.

FAQs

Novelty silver table lighters are functional smoking accessories crafted from sterling or continental silver into decorative, non-traditional shapes such as boats, animals, or street lamps. Popularised in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, they were designed to sit on desks, sideboards, or dining tables as conversation pieces.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, housing an inner reservoir for fluid and an absorbent cotton wick. Flame stoppers and screw caps were integrated to prevent evaporation of the lighter fuel when not in use.

Authentic British silver pieces feature stamped hallmarks indicating the maker, silver purity standard (such as the lion passant for sterling), the assay office mark, and a date letter. Checking these stamps against official assay records confirms the age, origin, and metal purity.

An antique table lighter functions as a decorative sculpture when displayed on an office desk, coffee table tray, or within a bookshelf display. Pairing polished silver objects with dark woods or leather accessories creates a balanced vignette.

Gently wipe the silver with a dedicated silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive creams near delicate wicks or moving parts. Store the item in a dry, low-humidity environment to minimise oxidisation and preserve the hallmarks.
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