An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece.
Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the underside, allowing it to be passed along a table top to present a cigar, it accommodates a long cigar each side of the caddy.
There is a large three-size cigar cutter to the front which works be depressing the entire front piece. In front of this is a match holder and a trough in front for spent matches.
The rear section has a spirit lighter with two wands for taking the light from the central flame to light the cigar.
The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1884, a true Victorian example. The makers mark is also present for the top-notch Mayfair silversmith / retailer of Thornhill & Co. (Walter Thornhill) of New Bond Street, London.
A spectacular and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 9 1/4'' x 4 1/2'' x 5 1/2'' tall at rear.
Item: 44244
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Internal Reference: 44244
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA970999
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 14cm (5.5inches)Width is 23.5cm (9.3inches)Depth is 11.4cm (4.5inches)
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