Late Victorian silver tabletop cigar cutter with three different sized apertures and match holder, with engraved presentational inscription to Colonel William Long (1843–1926), CMG, DL, JP reading 'Presented to Col. W. Long & The Officers, 4th Battn. P.A. Somerset L.I., by Lt. Freeston, on being transferred to 1st Battn. 1899', Birmingham 1897, sponsor's mark of Deakin & Francis Ltd, retailed by Mallory, Bath, 14cm wide, 220g gross approx.
Sold for £160
Late Victorian silver tabletop cigar cutter with three different sized apertures and match holder, with engraved presentational inscription to Colonel William Long (1843–1926), CMG, DL, JP reading 'Presented to Col. W. Long & The Officers, 4th Battn. P.A. Somerset L.I., by Lt. Freeston, on being transferred to 1st Battn. 1899', Birmingham 1897, sponsor's mark of Deakin & Francis Ltd, retailed by Mallory, Bath, 14cm wide, 220g gross approx.
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 13th Mar, 2025
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights include a Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), porcelain bowl, an Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch, a Bristol orphanage Victorian needlework sampler, and a fine selection of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches.
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Wednesday 12th March - 10am till 5pm