The smoking of tobacco was introduced into Britain from France in the 16th century. Cigars were smoked in the 18th century, although silver smoking related pieces from this period are rare. During the 1850’s cigarettes became popular, with silver smoking paraphernalia coming into vogue, particularly cigar boxes, cigarette boxes, and lighters, sometimes in the most ingenious of forms.
Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by William Comyns, this Antique Sterling Silver pair of Ash Trays, feature pierced decoration to the borders. Each ash tray measures 0.5"(1.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep. Together they weigh 4.3 troy ounces.
£475
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Hallmarked In 1947
Hallmarked in London in 1947 by Padgett & Braham Ltd., this very handsome, Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, is in the Art Deco taste, with a deep engine turned surface and a solid gold thumb piece. The design is likely by Stanley Padgett. The cigarette box measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep. A similar size, engine turned cigarette box (slightly different in design) is attributed to Stanley Padgett and illustrated in 'Treasures of the 20th Century' by The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London 2000. Item no. 99.
£1,775
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Joseph Braham, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, features an Impala horn handle, and works on a gimbal mechanism. The cigar lighter measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 21"(53.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep.
£1,975
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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.
£3,675
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Hallmarked In 1895
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker and Hall, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled as a dragon with an impala horn handle. The cigar lighter measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 21"(53.5cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£7,975
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