A PAIR OF NOVELTY SILVER CIGARETTE HOLDERS FROM THE KAISER'S RACING YACHT METEOR III, CIRCA 1907
modelled as port and starboard navigation lamps, each with green or red glass and match strike, the tops hinged to reveal gilt-lined cigarette compartment with match compartment in 'ventilator' over, each stamped on their bases with the Kaiser's monogram and dated '1907', Continental '800' mark and maker's name M. Hansen, Kiel, each -- 5½in. (14cm.) without handle

Built by Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Co., on Shooter Island and designed by H. G. Barbey & A. Carey Smith, the Kaiser's third Meteor was launched on February 25, 1902 - christened by Alice Roosevelt, the U.S. President's wife. Sadly, her racing record was not impressive and, after persevering for several seasons, she was sold in 1909 to be replaced the the fourth, and last, Meteor, and upon which these attractive novelties were no doubt also used.

Condition Report
fine overall condition

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