DesignerDesigned by
Jean Schlumberger(American, born France, 1907–1987)American, born France, 1907–1987
ManufacturerMade by
Tiffany & Co.(American, established 1837)New York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cigarette Lighter
Date1940s
PlaceFrance
MediumGold, ruby, and emerald
Dimensions5/8 × 5/8 × 4 3/16 in. (1.6 × 1.6 × 10.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1326
Non exposé
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Department
RienziObject Type
Exhibition History"Extravagant Objects: Jewelry and Objets d’Art from the Masterson Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, November 18, 2017–July 26, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on the interior lighter: "SCHLUMBERGER"
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J. Weisager
mid 20th century
Gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and pearls
96.1325
Late 19th century
Enamelled silver, hardstone, ruby, pearl, lapis, emerald
96.1402
Jean Schlumberger
1948–1952
Platinum, 18 k yellow gold, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds
91.1842.1,.2