Lighter
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
ManufacturerManufactured by
Seaman Schepps
Date1930-1960
Medium14 karat gold case set with blue-green fluorite (fluorspar) with removable metal lighter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 2 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/2in. (5.6 x 3.8 x 1.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1986.214.4.1a,b
DescriptionRectangular 14 karat gold cigarette lighter set with an oval cabochon-cut blue green fluorite mounted to the lid with four gold prongs. The lid is hinged and contains a removable, refillable lighter manufactured by Zippo.
Collections
Object Note: This piece belongs to a four-piece set of 14 karat gold items that would have been kept in a woman's handbag in the mid-twentieth century and includes a refillable cigarette lighter with lighter manufactured by Zippo, a refillable lipstick case, a refillable perfume bottle and a pocket mirror in case. All four were made by Seaman Schepps of New York and are set with Fluorspar stones. (Blakelock 11/18/2008)
Status
Not on view
