Lighter
MOA: University of British Columbia
3260/271
Sterling silver 'zippo' cigarette lighter. Rectangular in shape with flat sides and rounded ends. A raven design is carved on the sides. Fine cross-hatching in the negative spaces. Original owner's name, date, engraved on top.
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Narrative
Originally made for Susan Spencer, in 1971.
- Type of Item lighter
- Culture Haida
- Material silver metal
- Measurements height 5.8 cm, width 4.3 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)
- Creator Robert Davidson
- Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
- Received from Elspeth McConnell
- Made in British Columbia
- Creation Date during 1971
- Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3260/0271