{"product_id":"unusual-antique-victorian-cigar-trolley-with-gilt-shell-ashtray-circa-1860","title":"Unusual Antique Victorian Cigar Trolley With Gilt Shell Ashtray – circa 1860","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn Unusual Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cigar Trolley table centrepiece modelled as a small cart on four wheels. At the centre is a scallop shell shaped dish with a warm gilt interior, designed to serve as an ashtray. Around the rim are multiple upright cylindrical holders, used to hold cigars. The back of the trolley incorporates a candlestick socket - used as a cigar lighter. And a small hinged lidded box sits behind the candle socket and provides a discreet compartment for matches – circa 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* This cigar trolley would have been placed in the centre of the table once the ladies had withdrawn for the evening, and rolled up and down the table as the gentlemen enjoyed their cigars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight to top of candlestick: 5 1\/2\" (approx. 14cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWidth: 9\" (approx. 23cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepth: 6\" (approx. 15cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTotal weight: 515g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn good condition – The trolley presents well overall with an attractive contrast between the silver plated exterior and gilt interior bowl. There is only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eItem Reference: KD53196\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingsdown Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53649930289490,"sku":"KD53196","price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/9114\/4018\/files\/20260319_091502_Antiques.jpg?v=1780653103","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsdownantiques.com\/products\/unusual-antique-victorian-cigar-trolley-with-gilt-shell-ashtray-circa-1860","provider":"Kingsdown Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}