BY J. A. HENCKELS, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY

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A NOVELTY GERMAN SILVER-PLATED SMOKER'S COMPANION IN THE FORM OF A MONOPLANE
BY J. A. HENCKELS, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY
Comprising: two wing cigarette cases; undercarriage spoon compartment and fuselage cigar-case, further fitted with four plain cylindrical ashtrays and vesta case with strike cover, the rotating propeller functioning as a cigar cutter, the base stamped 'D.R.G.M.' and 'MADE IN GERMANY'
10 in. (25.5 cm.) long

Provenance

With Pullman Gallery, London.

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Lot Essay

J. A. Henckels, of Solingen near Dusseldorf are renowned for their innovative and ingenious pieces designed with the long-distance traveller in mind. From the 19th Century onwards, they were responsible for many different types of travelling sets and picnic sets.

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