AN IMPRESSIVE SILVER TABLE LIGHTER IN THE FORM OF A SEATED ELEPHANT

AN IMPRESSIVE SILVER TABLE LIGHTER IN THE FORM OF A SEATED ELEPHANT
MARKED FABERGÉ WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Realistically modelled, seated, with incurved trunk, the head forming the hinged cover, opening to reveal a lighter fluid compartment, marked under foot and on head
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
27.37 oz. (851.2 gr.)