NZ MUSIC, JEWELLERY, ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 28 May 2019 - 9:30 AM start
An exceptional quality cigar humidor
Realised: $1,800 plus premium
Lot Details
the rectangular mildly domed top box of lacquered finished pommele wood, surmounted with twin relief swirling sterling silver dragons confronting each other to the lid’s centre, cedar lining with humidification device and hygrometer. 350 x 250 x 125mm. Note: The original supplier 'Lotus Arts de Vivre' notes with regards this humidor: 'The dragon occupies a very important position in Chinese mythology; it shows up in arts, literature, poetry, architecture, songs and many aspects of the Chinese conscience. This piece took 6-8 weeks of labour to finish'. New replacement value is US$12,370. Complete with key and other accessories.
