A VICTORIAN 9CT GOLD CASE AND CHEROOT HOLDER.
the case of tapering torpedo form with a hinged lid, engraved to the body with an armorial crest inscribed 'Ready Aye Ready', likely with military links, and with a loop attachment, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), London 1897, 17 by 95mm long, 110mm including loop, 17.4g, the cheroot holder made of amber with 9ct gold collar, inscribed HP, Birmingham 1897, 15 by 85mm, 9.5g.
Provenance: from a deceased estate / private family collection dating back to early 20th century.Show more
Condition
Overall good but with various wear and scratches from use, hinged lid and loop work well, the amber has its end nibbled away (literally!) from use and so is slightly damaged.
Sale
November Curated & Collectable Sale
the case of tapering torpedo form with a hinged lid, engraved to the body with an armorial crest inscribed 'Ready Aye Ready', likely with military links, and with a loop attachment, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), London 1897, 17 by 95mm long, 110mm including loop, 17.4g, the cheroot holder made of amber with 9ct gold collar, inscribed HP, Birmingham 1897, 15 by 85mm, 9.5g.
Provenance: from a deceased estate / private family collection dating back to early 20th century.Show more
Condition
Overall good but with various wear and scratches from use, hinged lid and loop work well, the amber has its end nibbled away (literally!) from use and so is slightly damaged.
Sale
November Curated & Collectable Sale
