Crimean War Souvenir Lighter With Russian Silver Coin, Mid-19th Century

Crimean War souvenir lighter, mid-19th century.

An unusual military-related desk or cabinet souvenir, made in the form of a cannonball or grenade and raised on three ball feet. The upper section is fitted with a metal mount, and the body incorporates an inset Imperial Russian silver coin, likely of the Nicholas I period, circa 1830s–1840s.

The object combines military symbolism with a functional or decorative smoking-related form, typical of commemorative objects associated with 19th-century conflicts.

Period:
Mid-19th century.

Historical association:
Crimean War period.

Material:
Metal, inset Imperial Russian silver coin.

Coin:
Imperial Russian silver coin, likely Nicholas I period, circa 1830s–1840s. Attribution not fully confirmed.

Dimensions:
12 x 9 x 9 cm.

Weight:
Not provided.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina and surface marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.