Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister or Humidor by Erik Fleming for Borgila

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Description

A fine antique humidor or canister.

In sterling silver.

Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's.

With a … Read more A fine antique humidor or canister.

In sterling silver.

Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's.

With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, and a tightly sealed confrming lid with an Art Deco finial.

The interior is wood lined and has a secondary tray in sterling silver for lifting the cigars.

Simply a masterful expression of Art Deco design!

Date:
1940s

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is some light edge wear, a few noticeable light scratches throughout, and a split in the interior wood liner (from normal checking or shrinkage). Otherwise, there are other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Engraved:
With a dedication to the base that reads "Christer C. Skriver 2/17/1949 Fran Automobilindustrikommittkien".

Maker:
Erik Fleming for Borgila

Marks:
Marked to the base with Borgila / Swedish hallmarks (three crowns, a capital S, a crowned woman, and P8) / Sterling.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 8 3/8 in.
Width: ca. 5 7/8 in.
Depth: ca. 5 in.

Weight: ca. 1100 g

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