19th Century Victorian Silver Cigar Case, John Teare, London, 1831

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Antique 19th century victorian solid silver cigar case, of rounded rectangular form with a hinged lid. The outside of the … Read more Antique 19th century victorian solid silver cigar case, of rounded rectangular form with a hinged lid. The outside of the case is covered in an engine turned decoration. On one side of the case, a plaque with the engraved quote from lord byron:

"sublime tobacco! which from east to west, cheers the tar's labour or the turkman's rest; which on the moslem's ottoman divides his hours, and rivals opium and his brides; magnificent in stamboul, but less grand, though not less loved, in wapping or the strand: divine in hookas, glorious in a pipe, when tipp'd with amber, mellow, rich, and ripe; like other charmers wooing the caress, more dazzlingly when daring in full dress; yet thy true lovers more admire by far thy naked beauties give me a cigar!"

hallmarked english solid silver (925 standard), london, year 1831 (q), maker's mark jt (john teare). Retailed by hudson, oxford st.

condition
in great condition - wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.

size
height: 11.6cm // 4.6 inches
width: 5.5cm // 2.2 inches
depth: 2.5cm // 1 inch
weight: 108.8g this piece has an attribution mark,
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