Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Horn "Gimbal Lighter"

Name: Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Horn "Gimbal Lighter"
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA894371
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by S & A Marsh

Description

An antique Edwardian sterling silver and horn table lighter which has a long handle in the form of a horn, a silver ball shaped oil reservoir to house the fuel, a Gimbal mechanism to ensure the flame remains in an upright position and resting on two silver feet. This stylish and unusual table lighter would look decorative when displayed and would be practical to use.

Height: 7.3 cms (2.9")

Length: 41.5 cms (16.3")

Width: 8.5 cms (3.3")

It was hallmarked in Lond0n for 1907 by Joseph Braham and remains in excellent condition.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this Gimbal lighter.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA894371

Dealers Internal Reference

5765

Description

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This stylish and unusual table lighter would look decorative when displayed and would be practical to use.

S & A Marsh