Two sterling silver gimbal-mounted cigar lighters
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Description
Two sterling silver gimbal-mounted cigar lighters
probably American, late 19th/early 20th century
One with boar tusk handle with .825 sterling hallmark, "171", "FINE" marked to gimbal; the other with antler handle with sterling hallmark and unknown arm and hammer with "H" mark to underside handle. (2).
L: 9 1/8 in. (L: 23.18 cm. (largest))
Total Weight: 16.51 oz. t. (approx.)
Provenance: Estate of Jud Samon. Retired coordinator of international faculty and student services at the University of Maryland at College Park
probably American, late 19th/early 20th century
One with boar tusk handle with .825 sterling hallmark, "171", "FINE" marked to gimbal; the other with antler handle with sterling hallmark and unknown arm and hammer with "H" mark to underside handle. (2).
L: 9 1/8 in. (L: 23.18 cm. (largest))
Total Weight: 16.51 oz. t. (approx.)
Provenance: Estate of Jud Samon. Retired coordinator of international faculty and student services at the University of Maryland at College Park
Condition
Tusk lighter with numerous dents to lighting element; both with minor use wear; antler lighter in overall good condition.
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Two sterling silver gimbal-mounted cigar lighters
Estimate $600 - $800
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