PINZA, Ezio (1892-1957) – A GOLD CIGARETTE HOLDER, BY CARTIER

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PINZA, Ezio (1892-1957) – A GOLD CIGARETTE HOLDER, BY CARTIER
Of simple tubular form with "E.P" monogram in high polish 14K gold, completed by a carved amber filter, signed Cartier, Zeus Pat. Pending, SLEEVE 14ct, measuring approximately 5¼ inches (13.2 cm)

Provenance

Ezio Pinza – gifted by Mrs. Ezio Pinza to the Metropolitan Opera Guild (minutes of the Memorabilia Committee for 1961-1962).

Lot Essay

One of the great figures of the Metropolitan Opera's 20th-century history, the Italian bass Ezio Pinza made his Met debut in November 1926, and sang with the house for 22 seasons – more than 750 performances in total. In recognition of this exhausting service, the drinking fountains in the Lincoln Center opera house are dedicated to him. According to minutes of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Pinza used this cigarette holder in the 1949 season of South Pacific at New York's Majestic Theater.

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