Novelty lighter sells at 11 times estimate in Glasgow auction

This table lighter offered by Great Western Auctions (24% buyer’s premium) of Glasgow in the Summer Two Day Fine Art & Antiques Auction had marks for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co, London 1916, making it one of the earliest of its type.

The 3½in (9cm) high item was estimated at just £100-200 at the sale on June 14 but brought £2300.