Nicholas Nickleby Ascot 1955 Winner Dunhill ‘Aquarium’ Lighter painted The boldly carved eagle heads

The boldly carved eagle heads on the arm terminals find echoes in museum collections such as the Victoria and Albert Museum

highlighting grain and tonal warmth

and the promise of home

exemplifying Dutch craftsmanship of the era

for stylish supplementary seating at gatherings

Nicholas Nickleby Ascot 1955 Winner Dunhill ‘Aquarium’ Lighter painted The boldly carved eagle headsAn exceptional and rare Special Commission Dunhill Sporting Horse Racing Half Giant Aquarium Table Lighter in Gold Plate, the top with raisable arm stamped Dunhill and Reg. No 737418 on the reverse, above the lucite body carved with the thrilling victory Commissioned by the owner of Nicholas Nickleby winner the Royal Hunt Cup, Ascot in June, 1955. The base stamped DUNHILL LIGHTER Made in England England, circa 1955 Length: 10 cms (4 ins) For avid