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Magnificently rare decanter and smokers companion box by Betjemann & Son was consigned and Retailed by Tiffany.

This truly luxurious Tiffany decanter box has been veneered in stunning pollard oak, still retaining its original polish and is adorned with elaborate ornate engraved gilt mounts including a magnificent crest on the top featuring prancing lion and horse either side of a large initial plaque engraved with the monogram: “LHC”. On each side of the box is a very impressive large gilt engraved carry handles.

Once unlocked this impressive entertaining box continues to wow you, Lifting the lid gives a sneak peek at the beautiful contents of this box, including the three gilt ashtrays housed in the velvet-lined lid, each with the monogram: “LHC”. With the lid lifted the beautifully book-matched doors can be opened revealing the box in its full splendour. With three large hobnail cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, housed in three velvet-lined compartments. Each decanter has a matching “LHC” monogram on its shoulder. In front of the decanter and on the inside of each door are twelve spirit glasses housed in secure gilt holders.

Underneath the spirit glasses is a solid satinwood drawer constructed with tiny dovetailed joints with an engraved gilt handle, pulling this open reveals three bronze nickel-plated lids, two which sit atop cigar storage compartments and a smaller central lid which sits atop the humidifier sponge compartment. This sponge helps prevent the cigars from drying out and is contemporary to the box.

This very impressive box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key. The key must be pressed into the sprung lock and turn clockwise to unlock.

Tiffany & Co is an American luxury Jewellery and Speciality retailer based in New York City. Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany who opened it as a store for luxury goods. Throughout the years of their operation, Tiffany has also supplied the Union Army with weapons, flags and surgical implements in the 1840’s and even developed a Medal of Honor for the US navy which was known as the “Tiffany Cross”.

In 1876 Tiffany was the first U.S company to win an award for excellence for silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. Shortly after Tiffany entered what is known as their Gilded Age when they won the Gold medal for jewellery and the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition. To further their reputation they purchased part of the French Crown Jewels at auction and also purchased the worlds largest yellow diamond which became known as the “Tiffany Diamond”. These purchases increased publicity and cemented the brands associated with high-end diamonds.

All our items come with authentication certificate with image, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this, our items come with 14 day no-quibble money-back guarantee and are all fully insured when shipping.

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