Silver - Lot 394

A Victorian novelty silver elephant table cigar lighter, the elephant in a standing position, mounted with a basket inscribed 'ALERT 1880', and with a figure in Indian dress, ivory tusks, (one missing,) by James Barclay Hennell, London 1879, length 8cm., height 7.2cm., approx. weight 5oz.

The hallmarks are in good condition all legible, the maker's mark has been slightly mis-struck on the body and is slightly worn on the cover. the detailing of the elephant and the man is good one of the ivory tusks is missing and the other one is loose the man lifts out to form the lighting rod. overall a very good object
Estimate: £1,200 - 1,500
Hammer Price £2,200
Lot: 394
Sale: Silver - 29 Jul 2009

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