Artist
Tiffany & Co. (New York, established 1837)New York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cigarette Lighter
Datec. 1965
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 1 in. (6.4 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.1030
Not on view
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Department
RienziObject Type
Exhibition History“Rienzi Begins: Architect John F. Staub and the Mastersons,” Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, October 12–January 31, 2013.
"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
Stamped on the underside: "18K". Stamped "TIFFANY 18K" interior of owl's head.
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Tiffany & Co.
c. 1891
Watercolor on ivory; gold and turquoise
94.1037
J. Weisager
mid 20th century
Gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and pearls
96.1325
