A rare gold and gem-set lighter,, Jean Schlumberger, circa 1939
A rare gold and gem-set lighter, Jean Schlumberger, circa 1939
modeled as a fish with an articulated body designed to stand on its tail, the eyes set with a cabochon sapphire and ruby, the head opening to reveal a wick and sparkwheel; signed Schlumberger, with French assay marks; outer case mounted in 18k gold; gross weight approximately: 47.92 grams; length: 4 1/4in.
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A rare gold and gem-set lighter, Jean Schlumberger, circa 1939
modeled as a fish with an articulated body designed to stand on its tail, the eyes set with a cabochon sapphire and ruby, the head opening to reveal a wick and sparkwheel; signed Schlumberger, with French assay marks; outer case mounted in 18k gold; gross weight approximately: 47.92 grams; length: 4 1/4in.
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