Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley with Gilt Shell Ashtray – Circa 1860

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

An Unusual Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cigar Trolley table centrepiece modelled as a small cart on four wheels. At the centre is a scallop shell shaped dish with a warm gilt interior, designed to serve as an ashtray. Around the rim are multiple upright cylindrical holders, used to hold cigars. The back of the trolley incorporates a candlestick socket - used as a cigar lighter. And a small hinged lidded box sits behind the candle socket and provides a discreet compartment for matches – circa 1860.

* This cigar trolley would have been placed in the centre of the table once the ladies had withdrawn for the evening, and rolled up and down the table as the gentlemen enjoyed their cigars!

Measurements:

Height to top of candlestick: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 515g

In good condition – The trolley presents well overall with an attractive contrast between the silver plated exterior and gilt interior bowl. There is only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1217472

Dealers Internal Reference

KD53196

Dealers Notes

FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

FREE UK DELIVERY

Please note that we are often out sourcing items during the day, so email is the quickest way to reach us. We aim to reply promptly. If you do call and we are unable to answer, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We are a father and son antiques business with over 40 years of experience. We love what we do and we hope you will love it too.

We offer Free Worldwide Delivery, expertly packaging each item to ensure its safe arrival. With extensive experience shipping across the globe, we offer a smooth and worry-free delivery process.

We accept payment via PayPal, Bank Transfer or Card. Please get in contact with us if you would like to buy multiple items at once. We reply to all queries promptly.

Please contact us directly at enquiries@kingsdownantiques.com with any questions or enquiries. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder, as our reply may occasionally be filtered there.

Description

An Unusual Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cigar Trolley table centrepiece modelled as a small cart on four wheels.

“

At the centre is a scallop shell shaped dish with a warm gilt interior, designed to serve as an ashtray.

Kingsdown Antiques

Around the rim are multiple upright cylindrical holders, used to hold cigars. The back of the trolley incorporates a candlestick socket - used as a cigar lighter. And a small hinged lidded box sits behind the candle socket and provides a discreet compartment for matches – circa 1860.

fig 1. Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley With Gilt Shell Ashtray – circa 1860 — fig 1. Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley with Gilt Shell Ashtray – Circa 1860

This cigar trolley would have been placed in the centre of the table once the ladies had withdrawn for the evening, and rolled up and down the table as the gentlemen enjoyed their cigars!

Measurements:

fig 2. Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley With Gilt Shell Ashtray – circa 1860 — fig 2. Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley with Gilt Shell Ashtray – Circa 1860

Height to top of candlestick: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 515g

In good condition – The trolley presents well overall with an attractive contrast between the silver plated exterior and gilt interior bowl. There is only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.