Dunhill Sterling 'Club' Clock on Base

A very rare sterling silver Dunhill table lighter with clock made in Switzerland. This classic lift arm lighter model was introduced by Dunhill in 1928, and first appeared their catalog in 1929. This particular example has London import marks from Switzerland dating it to 1928. The lighter has an 8 day Swiss made clock movement set into the body which is wound and set via the door on the rear of the body. All pieces are original and bear the UK import stamps. The dial has been re-finished, but in a sensitive and classic way true to the original, except the 5,6 and 7 markers are not as long as the ones seen on the original examples. The Lighter has an inscription under the clock face to a British military officer who fought during World War 1 with gallantry and determination. The piece also comes with an original Dunhill service box that is addressed to the Captain. The box has a 1937 violet 3d King George VI postage stamp indicating Captain Noble sent the piece to Dunhill for service a