Antique German Mother of Pearl Combination Vesta Match Safe Cigar Cutter Striker
A rare and unusual antique German multi-function gentleman's smoking accessory,dating approximately to the late 19th / early 20th century.
This compact piece combines a match safe / vesta case, match striker and cigar cutterin one ingenious pocket-sized design. It is decorated with genuineMother of Pearl panels secured with small metal pins and fitted with a suspension ring.
At only approximately 2 inches long, this is a particularly attractive example of thesmall personal smoking accessories carried by gentlemen around the turn of the 20th century.
3-IN-1 COMBINATION DESIGN
- Match Safe / Vesta: Hinged compartment for carrying matches
- Match Striker: Ribbed striking surface incorporated into the body
- Cigar Cutter: Integrated mechanical cutting mechanism
- Suspension Ring: Suitable for attachment to a pocket watch chain or similar accessory
ITEM DETAILS
- Type: Combination Smoking Accessory
- Origin: Germany
- Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
- Approximate Date: c.1890–1910
- Material: Mother of Pearl and Metal
- Functions: Match Safe / Vesta, Match Striker & Cigar Cutter
- Length: Approx. 50 mm / 1.97 inches
- Width: Approx. 15 mm / 0.59 inches
- Maker: Unknown
- Markings: No visible maker's marks
CONDITION & FUNCTION
Very Good Antique Condition.The piece is complete and displays attractive age-related patina, surface wear and minor marksconsistent with its age and previous use.
The cigar cutter mechanism operates properly.The hinged compartment opens and closes as shown in the photographs.The Mother of Pearl panels remain attractive and display the natural variation and lustreexpected from this material.
Please examine all photographs carefully. They form an important and integral part of thedescription and show the actual item, construction, Mother of Pearl panels, match compartment,striking surface, cutting mechanism, suspension ring and overall condition.
PHOTO & COLOR NOTE
All photographs were taken under the lighting conditions available at the time of photography.Lighting, reflections, camera settings and individual screen settings may cause the colors,patina and Mother of Pearl tones to appear slightly different in person.
DDP SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES
For buyers in the United States, this item ships withDelivered Duty Paid (DDP) service.
All applicable U.S. import duties, customs fees and taxes are prepaid by the seller.No additional import duties or customs charges will be due upon delivery.
The item will be carefully and securely packed and shipped with tracking.
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