For sale is one of the Rarest Desk Set Items to be found and it was made by Apollo Studios of New York, New York. The Desk Set Item is a "Cigar or Cigarette lighter" and it is done in a very decorative design. The Lighter Stands 4 7/8" tall and is 2 3/4" in diameter at the bottom.

The lighter display a very nice textured gold body that resembles Tiffany's Gold (Dore') acid etched finish. The top component parts are done in a brass or gold plate. There is a wonderfully shaped handle that is attached to the lower part of the body and top lip. There is a vertical raised flower and leaf pattern on both sides of the Lighter's Body. The bottom of the lighter appears to have some sort of Coat of Arms Design that has wonderful colors of Black, Red, Gold and Green enamel. The top round plate under the lighter's mechanism also has a decorative design. It is a round disk with a Fleur de Lis pattern done in Red, Black and Gold. The wick has a cap to protect it and a chain attached to the mechanism so you won't loose it.

The Lighter is considered to be in very good condition. It shows wear from use. Most of the gold is off the handle and the bottom has about 90% of its enamel still intact. The bottom edge shows a few minor dings from being dropped. The lighter still works as the wick and flint are still with it. I haven put any fluid in it but I do get a spark when I turn the wheel on the flint. The piece is signed with the impressed "Apollo Studios New York" mark along with the pattern number "3047" impressed just underneath.

This is a Rare find in the Apollo Studios line. Most of these were tossed out and very few have survived through the years. Those of you who collect Tobacciana items will surely welcome this fine addition. This piece was made during the Tiffany Studios Era circa 1910-1920.


Apollo Studios of New York was a division of Bernard Rice & Sons, and was in existence between 1909 and 1922. This company was a contemporary of Tiffany Studios. Their items were offered for sale in the prestigious Ovingtons on Fifth Avenue in New York. Ovingtons sold china, crystal, fine art, silver and hand painted portraits on ivory, among other things. Ovingtons was a direct Retail Competitor to Tiffany and Company and Tiffany Studios.

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