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Silversmith:
Scott, Digby, silversmith
Silversmith:
Smith, Benjamin II, silversmith
Silver-gilt cigar lighter in the shape of an Antique lamp
Silver-gilt; the heavy gauge of metal with embossed, chased and cast ornament. Standing on a low circular foot, the lower part of the body is decorated with two bands of gadroons, one radiating from the foot, the other just beneath the shoulder. The flat circular top has a rope border round the mouth, then borders of vines, beads and gadroons. The circular dished pull-off lid has a separate cover of acanthus foliage, which radiates from the cone-shaped finial, both of which are attached to the lid by means of a nut (replacement for the original). The handle is cast in the shape of a serpent, which is reeded and crossed by five girdles. It terminates in a scaly loop. A chain is attached to the top of the serpent's head and the top of the finial.
History note: Unknown before E. & C. Koopman & Son Ltd., London
Purchased with the Rylands Fund
Height: 16.5 cm
Height: 6½ in
Weight: 290 g
Weight: 10 : 10 oz : dwt
Width: 15.1 cm
Width: 6 in
Method of acquisition: Bought (1989-07-24) by E. & C. Koopman & Son Ltd.
19th Century, Early#
George III
1803
CE
-
1804
CE
Benjamin Smith II and Digby Scott registered their mark in 1802, from an address in Limekiln Lane, Greenwich.
Surface composed of gilt (gold)
Casting : Silver-gilt
Inscription present: 'DS' over 'BS'
Inscription present: lion passant
Inscription present: leopard's head crowned
Inscription present: monarch's head
Accession number: M.4-1989
Primary reference Number: 119272
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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