Monday, May 25, 2009

Evans & Tiffany Co, ca. 1956


This table lighter was made by Tiffany while under the directorship of Louis deBebian Moore in 1956. The base has a simple cylindrical design in Art Deco style. It is made of sterling silver – 925 grade of silver.

The lighter insert was provided by Evans (USA). It is made of brass and is silver-plated. The Tiffany Holloware Pattern Number is 23794 which was registered in ca. 1956.

Marked on bottom of the rim:


TIFFANY & CO MAKERS
STERLING SILVER
23794

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for good–mint condition: $140.00–220.00 (approx €100.00–160.00)

Weight: 120 grams (0,26 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 7.0 cm (2.8")
  • width: 5.2 cm (2.0")
  • depth: 5.2 cm (2.0")

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