Lot Essay
A pair of similar lanterns was sold from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warner in these Rooms, October 30, 1990, lot 281.
BRITISH SILVER
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER "PORT & STARBOARD" LANTERNS
Details
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER "PORT & STARBOARD" LANTERNS
MAKER'S MARK OF DEAKIN & SONS, LONDON, 1900
The first a cigar lighter inscribed PORT, the hinged cover lifting to expose the wick holder, set with two removable wicks; the second a cigarette box inscribed STARBOARD, the hinged cover lifting to reveal a match box, set with a striker, and with a wood-lined interior, fully marked
5½in. (14cm.) high (2)
MAKER'S MARK OF DEAKIN & SONS, LONDON, 1900
The first a cigar lighter inscribed PORT, the hinged cover lifting to expose the wick holder, set with two removable wicks; the second a cigarette box inscribed STARBOARD, the hinged cover lifting to reveal a match box, set with a striker, and with a wood-lined interior, fully marked
5½in. (14cm.) high (2)