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Lot 132:
Description
A sterling silver Tobacco holder by the London retailer Linden and Co. The object features an elongated, tapered trough-form receptacle with a flared notched upper end and a rounded bowl, mounted at an ascending angle on a circular pedestal foot. The piece is decorated with a continuous border of heart-shaped leaf motifs around the upper rim and a complementary band of gadrooned foliate decoration around the base. The pedestal base is weighted for stability and is fitted with a blue felt lining on the underside. The side of the pedestal base is engraved with the signature Linden and Co London and is stamped with a 925 fineness mark within a clipped rectangular cartouche, alongside an indistinct secondary mark.
Condition report:
The item is in good condition with minor surface tarnishing and light surface scratches consistent with age and use. There are no signs of significant damage, dents, or previous repairs. The blue felt on the base shows light wear.
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