Sellingantiques.co.uk Logo
 3,723 visitors today 0 antiques approved today, Fri 14 March 2025
ANTIQUE #SA1116004

Antique George V Sterling Silver Hunting Horn Table Lighter (1932)

£1,595    $2,075    €1,903
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver table lighter modelled in the form of a hunting horn; an addition to our hunting related silverware collection.
 
This exceptional antique sterling silver lighter has been realistically modelled in the form of a fox hunting horn.
 
The swept cylindrical body of this novelty silver straight trumpet is embellished with the original gilding to the lower portion representing the copper bell.
 
The rim of the bell is encompassed with bands of tooled decoration.
 
The upper portion of this hunting horn silver lighter is encircled with further bands of tooled decoration and retains the original screw fit mouthpiece; once removed this allows access to the wick.
 
Such solid silver examples bearing the traditional hunting horn copper effect are rare.
 
Condition
 
This impressive antique hunting horn silver lighter is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
 
The original gilding is in excellent condition.
 
Full hallmarks struck to the lower portion of the horn are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
 
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional smoking accessory.
 
Dimensions
 
Height 22.9cm/9.02''
 
Diameter 6.3cm/2.48''
 
Weight
 
12.3 troy ounces/381.8g
 
Date: 1932
 
Maker: Deakin & Francis Ltd
 
Origin: Birmingham, England
 
A video is available upon request.
 
PLEASE NOTE: AC Silver takes pride in offering only quality items for sale.
 
This pride in quality includes the professional, efficient and personal service extended to all AC Silver customers.
 
All items purchased usually dispatched within 24 hours following cleared payment.
 
 
All items are professionally and securely packaged, sent FREE of charge and are FULLY INSURED during transit.
 
FREE worldwide international deliveries are via FedEx International Prio...
Antique #SA1116004, shown on this page, originates from 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1930
Famous inventions historic timeline graphic to help to give historical context to the date of this antique.
This antique is available for purchase using PayPal by clicking here:
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
AC SILVER PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
LAPADA antiques trade association logo. This dealer is a member. CINOA antiques trade association logo. This dealer is a member.
AC Silver
Welcome to AC Silver Antique Silver and Antique Jewellery Specialists since 1977
AC Silver is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA CINOA
Northumberland
United Kingdom
TELEPHONE SELLER
0191 240 2645
EMAIL SELLER
EXTRA RESOURCES
HISTORIC TIMELINE OPTIONS
mgctlbxN$MZ mgctlbxV$5.3.7 mgctlbxL$C