Lot 9 · History of Science and Technology, including Air and Space
Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design.
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- Estimate
- $1,000–$2,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — History of Science and Technology, including Air and Space, Los Angeles · 5 November 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-693334
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Thomas Edison Cigar Cutters, Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design. Bonhams, 5 Nov 2020, lot 9. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693334.
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Thomas Edison Cigar Cutters, Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design. Bonhams, 5 Nov 2020, lot 9. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693334.
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From the same sale History of Science and Technology, including Air and Space · Nov 2020
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