A COLLECTION OF CLUB TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA

comprising two cigar lighters, one on exotic horn mount, a silver and enamel cigarette box, a silver cigarette case dated 1918, a match strike ball with enamel burgee and yacht name Rheola, a ram's horn snuff mull with pewter mounts dated 1881, and a Victorian silver snuff box dated 1872

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Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

Condition Report

Rams horn snuff mull: left horn lacks finial, both horns now very loose to central box and back plate has old repairs, later screws and wire used to hold together, inscription worn, old gauge to left, old plaster filling behind front foot plate unattached to horns; cigar lighter on horn mount: missing metal matches, silver presentation plate from C.R. Porter for 1918 now very worn; cigar lighter on metal stand: spherical reservoir dented in several places, uncertain whether left side container is missing something or was for spills/matches; ceramic strike ball: good overall condition but a little drity (?silver polish); silver snuff box: hinge a little sprung, inscription from Wallace Hoare dated 1872 almost obliterated; cigarette box: good condition overall; cigarette case: good overall condtion.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.