14 Karat Gold and Leather Cigarette Case and Nine Cigarette Lighters

The cigarette case of basketweave design, set beneath with black leather, gross weight approximately 94 dwts., measuring approximately 3½ by 3 1/8  by ¾ inches, signed Verdura, circa 1940; the group of lighters including an 18 karat gold, cabochon sapphire and emerald 'Poisson' lighter, tail articulated, gross weight approximately 39 dwts., signed Tiffany, Schlumberger; an 18 karat gold circular lighter, gross weight approximately 54 dwts., signed Bulgari; a 14 karat gold basketweave lighter, gross weight approximately 34 dwts., signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 17V20-3; a 14 karat ribbed gold and cabochon aquamarine lighter, gross weight approximately 29 dwts., signed Verdura; a 14 karat ribbed gold and cabochon malachite lighter, gross weight approximately 32 dwts., signed Verdura; a 14 karat gold lighter, gross weight approximately 55 dwts., signed Dunhill; a 14 karat reeded gold rectangular lighter, gross weight approximately 15 dwts.; an 18 karat molten gold lighter, gross weight approximately 33 dwts., signed VCA, numbered 17H23-1; and a carved sodalite lighter.

The lid is slightly dented on the cigarette box and there are some minor signs of wear, otherwise in good condition. The thumbpiece is on the side of the box, the Verdura signature appears on the inside near the thumbpiece. All of the gold lighters have some minor signs of wear and/or tarnish but are in very good overall condition. The fish lighter has a hinged head, one eye is emerald, the other sapphire, the body is articulated, the Schlumberger, Tiffany signature appears on the tail. The lid on the Van Cleef & Arpels basketweave lighter needs adjustment as it doesn't close completely. The sodalite lighter has some chips and scratches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar 'Poisson' lighter by Schlumberger is illustrated in The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger, Chantal Bizot, Marie-Noël de Gary and Hélène David-Weill, p. 28, cat. no. 50; and in American Luxury: Jewels from the House of Tiffany, Jeannine Falino and Yvonne J. Markowitz, p. 173, plate 114.