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The introduction of cigars to the UK can be traced back to 1814, when officers returning from the Peninsular War brought them back as gifts given by officers from the Spanish army. The first silver cigar boxes would have been made shortly after this, but examples from this period are understandably rare, with the majority being made towards the end of the Victorian period and after, when cigars had become more available.
Hallmarked In 1903
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Francis Higgins, this stylish, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, has rounded edges, a domed lid with gilt interior, and a cedar wood lining with two removable inserts. The cigar box measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep.
£1,375
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Hallmarked In 1908
Hallmarked in Chester in 1908 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in style, with a curved lid, and a cedar lined interior. The cigar box measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep.
£1,575
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Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in style, and features a cedar lined interior. The cigar box measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6.25"(16cm) deep.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in London in 1906, this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in style, and features a removable cigar cutter and cigar lighter, and two cedar lined compartments for cigars, both with hinged lids. The cigar box measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6.75"(17cm) deep.
£1,695
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Hallmarked In 1902
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Mappin & Webb, this fine quality, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in style, and features two cedar lined compartments for cigars, rounded edges, and a carrying handle. The cigar box measures 2.75"(7.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6.5"(16cm) deep.
£2,175
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Hallmarked In 1923
Hallmarked in London in 1923 by Charles Dumenil, this handsome, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in style, featuring a stepped base, reed borders, and a cedar lined interior. The cigar box measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 6.75"(17cm) deep.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1900
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is unusually deep and stands on four lion's paw feet, with two drop ring lion mask handles, and a cedar lined interior. The cigar box measures 4.5"(11cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£2,695
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Hallmarked In 1924
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, George V, Sterling Silver Cigar Box, has smooth, rounded edges and a hinged swing lid, revealing the double sided, cedar lined interiors. The cigar box measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 9"(22cm) wide by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep.
£2,975
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Made Circa 1928
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this rare, 9ct Gold Cigar Box, has wonderful condition engine turned decoration to the outside, a cedar lined interior and is presented in its original Asprey box. There is an inscription on the inside lid dedicated to Janine Crispin, perhaps the French movie star of the period who in September 26th 1935, (the date of the inscription), had just completed a film based on a novel by Charles Robert-Dumas. Charles is one of the three signatures to the inscription. The cigar box measures 7"(18cm) wide by 3.5"(9cm) deep by 2.5"(6cm) tall and weighs 425.6 grams without the wooden lining.
£9,775
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this unique, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is striking in design, with inlaid gold to the lid and sides, light blue and red enamelled detailing, and the handle is modelled as a nine cylinder radial plane engine with a single propeller. The interior is lined in cedar wood. The cigar box measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6"(15.5cm) deep. The date of manufacture, and the choice of colours used in the decoration, suggests a connection to the one of the specialist RAF Command units that were set up during that year. The use of a single propeller engine on the box handle would suggest a connection to Fighter Command, which found fame during the Second World War and the Battle Of Britain.
£11,975
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