Collection Highlights

Decanter and stopper

Date:

1823-1845

Object Number:

1936.696ab

Medium:

Glass

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Object name

Cigar case

Date

1875-1900

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 12.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )

Description

Cast silver cigar case in the shape of two cigars tied together; body hinged along the side; body repouss

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock, 1959

Object Number

INV.14204

Marks

stamped: reverse: "STERLING/ 92" below a lion passant, an anchor and a gothic "G"

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.