A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY COMBINATION CIGAR-CUTTER, VESTA CASE AND TABLE LIGHTER
MARK OF HENRY STEWART BROWN, LONDON, 1890
A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY COMBINATION CIGAR-CUTTER, VESTA CASE AND TABLE LIGHTER MARK OF HENRY STEWART BROWN, LONDON, 1890 In form of a nine-drawer desk with wicker basket underneath, the central writing slope pushing down to activate the cigar cutter at back, the table lighter in form of a chamberstick, the silver match terminating in a helmeted Classical bust, the left-hand side of the desk-top hinged to reveal the vesta compartment with gilt interior, each drawer with an engraved keyhole, the match striker affixed to back of writing slope 4 in. long (10 cm.), 2 in. high (5 cm.) 7 oz. (217 gm.)
A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY COMBINATION CIGAR-CUTTER, VESTA CASE AND TABLE LIGHTER
MARK OF HENRY STEWART BROWN, LONDON, 1890
A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY COMBINATION CIGAR-CUTTER, VESTA CASE AND TABLE LIGHTER MARK OF HENRY STEWART BROWN, LONDON, 1890 In form of a nine-drawer desk with wicker basket underneath, the central writing slope pushing down to activate the cigar cutter at back, the table lighter in form of a chamberstick, the silver match terminating in a helmeted Classical bust, the left-hand side of the desk-top hinged to reveal the vesta compartment with gilt interior, each drawer with an engraved keyhole, the match striker affixed to back of writing slope 4 in. long (10 cm.), 2 in. high (5 cm.) 7 oz. (217 gm.)
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