30th Aug, 2023 10:30
The Luxury Sale | Silver & Accessories
OXFORD UNIVERSITY INTEREST, VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE CIGAR CUTTER
MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, CHESTER 1897
the hinged mechanism with inscription and crest for CLUB MYRMIDON OXON PRESENTED BY CLIVE SMYTH 1898, with twin apertures, to spreading oblong base
Note: 'The Myrmidon Club is a dining club elected from the members of Merton College, Oxford, and with a continuous history exceeding 150 years.'
the base 10cm x 7cm
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Sold for £160
Estimated at £80 - £120
Condition Report
Condition good to fair. Wear to inscription so it is now somewhat faded. Split to back left corner. Wear to base. Further wear commensurate with use and age.
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