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MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1885
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AN AMERICAN SILVER CIGAR LIGHTER AND VESTA CASE
MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1885
The lighter modelled as an oil lamp, on elongated foot with bi-furcated handle; the vesta case rectangular, spot hammered with scrolling graduated beaded tendrils, the hinged top with applied beetle, engraved on side with Japanesque initials JMW and engraved with date 'March 30th, 1885' on hinged top, marked on underside of lighter and flange of case
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high, the lighter
8 oz. 14 dwt. (271 gr.)
MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1885
The lighter modelled as an oil lamp, on elongated foot with bi-furcated handle; the vesta case rectangular, spot hammered with scrolling graduated beaded tendrils, the hinged top with applied beetle, engraved on side with Japanesque initials JMW and engraved with date 'March 30th, 1885' on hinged top, marked on underside of lighter and flange of case
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high, the lighter
8 oz. 14 dwt. (271 gr.)
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art.