The first cylindrical with sides chased with wavy fluting within borders of scrolls, the front and back with roundels enclosing a potted plant, the cover and underside with further fluting centering a flowerhead, with square thumbpiece; the second oval cylindrical, engraved on one side with a ship at sea and castle, the other with a church in a pastoral setting, the lift off cover with flowers and foliage, both apparently unmarked
2⁵⁄₈ in. (6.2 cm.) long, the first; 2³⁄₄ in. (7 cm.) long, the second
4 oz. 8 dwt. (137 gr.) gross weight

Conditions of Sale
FAQs
This lot is offered by Christie's Inc

Brought to you by

Lot Essay

The cheroot (or stogie) is a cigar cut at both ends. The etymology of the word derives from the Portuguese charuto, itself stemming from the Tamil curuttu, which translates as "paper roll." This word was subsequently adopted into French in the 18th century, and later into English during the colonial era, when cheroots became highly popular in England.