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Rare Silver Plated Castle Style Table Cigar Lighter
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
for sale €293     $318
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Rare Silver Plated Castle Style Table Cigar Lighter

19th century
Description

A most rare and unusual Victorian silver plated castle style table cigar lighter. With a larger central castle for the wick and two smaller detachable castle shaped lighters either side with canon ball motif. All three castles can be unscrewed from the oval and fluted base. This piece is in slightly worn silver plated condition but can be re silver plated by request.

Maker: English

Date: 1895

Weight: 7 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Table Lighter to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232732
Dealers Internal Reference
MIS-P73328
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Description
A most rare and unusual Victorian silver plated castle style table cigar lighter.
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With a larger central castle for the wick and two smaller detachable castle shaped lighters either side with canon ball motif.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

All three castles can be unscrewed from the oval and fluted base. This piece is in slightly worn silver plated condition but can be re silver plated by request.

Maker: English

Date: 1895

Weight: 7 Troy Oz

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Table Lighter to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232732
Dealers Internal Ref
MIS-P73328
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet.
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Archive I A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet.

Rare Silver Plated Castle Style Table Cigar Lighter

Archive II A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet. View II
Archive III A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet. View III
Archive IV A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet. View IV
Archive V A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet. View V
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Location: c/o Tudor House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, United Kingdom
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A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet.
Rare Silver Plated Castle Style Table Cigar Lighter
Ref: SA1232732
A silver-plated table cigar lighter featuring three horizontal-ribbed conical towers set on an oval tray with a gadrooned border and scrolled feet.
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FAQs

Table cigar lighters emerged in the mid-to-late nineteenth century as specialized smoking accessories for domestic gentlemens rooms and clubs. Silver-plated manufacturers frequently produced novelty designs shaped like castles, lighthouses, or animals to serve both a functional and decorative purpose.

These items were predominantly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver. Internal components featured brass wick holders, cotton wicks, and liquid fuel reservoirs designed to sustain a controlled flame.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically carry makers marks, electroplate stamps (such as EPNS), or registration numbers struck on the underside. Construction details include threaded metal fittings, hand-chased borders, and natural wear patterns on high-contact points.

A table lighter functions effectively as a decorative accent on an office desk, a gentlemans library shelf, or a sideboard. Pairing silver objects with dark timber or polished stone provides contrasting texture and historical interest.

Clean the surface gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver foam or polish to prevent stripping the thin layer of electroplating. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or immersion in water, which can damage the internal wick mechanism and accelerate oxidisation.
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