16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2058
 

2058

A George V Silver-Mounted Dunhill Lighter
Maker's Mark W&G, Possibly For Wise and Greenwood, London, 1928, Retailed by Alfred Dunhill and Possibly Lacquered by Namiki Manufacturing Company

oblong and with rounded corners, the sides with maki-e lacquer depicting exotic birds on branches and foliage and on a gold speckled black ground, patent number 143752
45mm high, 38mm wide

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Fully marked under base. Further part marked on screw cap and top. Further marked with French import marks on top and bar. Base further marked with A/D mark and engraved 'Alfred Dunhill Paris' and 'Pat No143752'. There are some some chips, rubbing and minor losses to the lacquer. The front panel is slightly bruises. There are some further bruises to the silver mounts. The lever arm lifts properly. The lighter has not been tested to see if it functions properly.

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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Mar, 2024

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focussing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

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