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Antique Silver headed Owl combination night light and cigarette box

By Robert J Scott, 15 January, 2011
Description

The owl  has silver feet and head, the head tilts back and exposes a cigarette container. The cigarette box will only contain the old standar d length of cigarette. The body of the owl is 8 inches in height ,frosted glass, with feathered surface features, Both the body and head light up, the all metal silver head has marble sized eyes the glow a brown/orange color.. The two,  220v-15W Bulbs are original, and still work. The wiring has been replaced, as the old cord was of fabric and asbestous construction. The round wooden base was also replaced, as it was worn and splintered when first bought.

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
Silver/and or German Silver and frosted glass
Distinguishing marks
Has marks but can not make them out
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx 12" H x 5.5"W
Weight
approx 4 to 5 Lbs.
History
I was nine or 10 when our family took a sunday ride to the north west corner of the state of N.J.Westumbled on a estate sale where to my mothers disappointment , my father bid approx 250$ for what she considere a useless item.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
250.00 in early 40,s at an estate sale and austion in far north New Jersey
For Sale?
No
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