- 812
Alfred Dunhill of London, est. 1907
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Cigar Humidor
- with a label to the interior of the lid printed Alfred Dunhill of London / Duke Street / St. James's / London / 514 Fifth Ave / New York / N.Y
- Walnut
- 16 by 33 by 23cm., 6ΒΌ by 13 by 9in.
- Made in London circa 1925.
thuya wood chequerbanded in boxwood and ebony, with moulded ebony feet and a polished metal lining
Condition
Generally good. The exterior would benefit from a deep clean. The interior lining with wear and old marks.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s saddlery company in 1893, grasping the coming importance of the motor car, he renamed the business Dunhill’s Motorities, with the slogan ‘Everything for the car but the motor’. The brand expanded rapidly, moving into the top end of the market with a range including not only motoring accessories but attire. In 1903 Dunhill offered their first dashboard timepiece for sale, in 1907 Dunhill opened tobacconists in Duke Street St James’s, becoming the preferred supplier of George V and Winston Churchill, in 1921 Dunhill opened a store in New York followed in 1924 by Paris. Since then the Dunhill name has been synonymous with men’s fashion and luxury goods.