
A lacquer and solid silver mounted Japanese smoker's companion set comprising of cigarette box and ashtray on tray, presented to Georgette Ellison by Hirohito/Emperor Showa. UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,800
An Oriental collection gathered in the Far East –
including okimono, Satsuma, jade and bronze enamel – will feature at the Hegarty’s auction in Bandon on July 24. The Ellison collection has been consigned from west Cork. The late Georgette Ellison, whose husband was a high ranking US military member, started the collection post World War II while they were stationed overseas. Included is a silver and lacquer smoking companion set presented by Hirohito/Emperor Showa to Mrs Ellison.