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A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Table Lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905
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A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Table Lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905

1900 - 1920
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A Rare Edwardian novelty silver frog table lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905

Modelled as a frog sporting a bowtie and holding a top hat and cane, the pull-off head with pierced cigar for the wick.

11.5cm., 4½in.

234gr., 7½oz

Provenance:- Property from a private collection, UK

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Silver Frog Table Lighter to the Edwardian era.

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11.5cm (4.53")
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SA1120126
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A Rare Edwardian novelty silver frog table lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905
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Modelled as a frog sporting a bowtie and holding a top hat and cane, the pull-off head with pierced cigar for the wick.
Sandbanks Antiques

11.5cm., 4½in.

234gr., 7½oz

Provenance:- Property from a private collection, UK

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Silver Frog Table Lighter to the Edwardian era.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120126
Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat.
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat.

A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Table Lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat. View II
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Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat. View VI
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An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat.
A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Table Lighter, Joseph Braham, London, 1905
Ref: SA1120126
An Edwardian sterling silver novelty table lighter shaped as an upright anthropomorphic frog wearing a bow tie and holding a top hat.
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  • ObjectTable Lighter
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAnthropomorphic frog, Top hat detail, Bow tie motif, Textured base
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Edwardian novelty table lighter takes the form of an upright anthropomorphic frog modelled in sterling silver with a bright polished silver finish. The frog wears a small bow tie at the collar, holds a top hat in one hand and a cane under the arm, and clasps a cigar protruding from the mouth that serves as the wick holder. The figure stands upon a textured oval base representing rough ground. Additional visible details include the hollow cylindrical form of the top hat held outward, the curved handle of the walking cane tucked against the shoulder, and the realistic webbing of the feet spread across the base. Standing 11.5 cm high, this piece suits placement on an office desk or within a gentleman's library. Owners use this table lighter as an ornamental accent for a study or desktop display while functioning in its original capacity as a smoker's accessory.

FAQs

Edwardian novelty silver table lighters were functional smoking accessories produced between 1901 and 1910, sculpted into whimsical shapes such as animals or figures. Designed to sit on desks or side tables, they integrated a fuel reservoir and lighting mechanism into decorative cast silver forms.

These items were predominantly cast in sterling silver or heavy silver plate, often featuring detailed hand-chasing and engraving. Internal reservoirs and flame fittings incorporated brass, steel, or cotton wicking to store and ignite fuel.

Authentic British silver items carry a complete set of hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a makers mark, and a specific date letter. Edwardian pieces display date letters corresponding to the years 1901 through 1910.

A cast silver table object works as a sculptural piece on an executive desk, library bookshelf, or sideboard. Positioning the item alongside leather accessories, dark wood surfaces, or framed artwork emphasizes its metallic finish and detailed form.

Tarnish should be managed by polishing gently with a specialised silver cloth. Liquid cleaners and abrasive compounds should be avoided, particularly around internal mechanisms and joints where moisture can induce corrosion.
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