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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 1921
Hallmarked in London in 1921 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, novelty, Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled to look like a hunting horn, and is engraved with a crest of a running fox. The cigar lighter measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter and weighs 1.5 troy oz.
£375
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Hallmarked In 1932
Hallmarked in London in 1932, this unusual, novelty, George V, Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled in the shape of a lighthouse, standing on a soapstone base. The cigar or cigarette lighter measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 1.5”(4cm) wide, by 1.5”(4cm) deep.
£795
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Hallmarked In 1913
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by William Hornby, this stylish, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Stamp Box & Vesta Box Combination, has a plain and handsome design. The case has a section for cigarettes, a space for matches with a striker, and three slots for stamps, all of which have been gilt. The cigarette case measures 0.75"(2cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, by 3"(7cm) deep and weighs 6.8 troy ounces.
£895
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1906 by John Round & Son Ltd., this stylish, novelty, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter (or Pipe Lighter), is modelled as a pipe resting on a pipe stand. The lighter works by leaving it lit on the table, and using the two wick topped lighting pins to light the cigar. The cigar lighter measures 2.5"(7cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep and weighs 3.9 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1909
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Smoker's Compendium, comprises an oil burning lighter, a match box and a cigar cutter, all mounted on a circular stand. The lighter measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, the cigar cutter measures 5"(13cm) in length, the match box measures 1.75"(4.5cm) in length and the stand, including the fine loop handle, measures 6.5"(17cm) in diameter. The stand is filled for balance.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1913
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by Joseph Braham, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, operators on a gimble mechanism, allowing the flame to stay upright now matter how the lighter is held. The cigar lighter measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 6.5"(16cm) in length, by 3"(8cm) deep, and weighs 7.3 troy ounces.
£1,275
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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 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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Hallmarked In 1972
Hallmarked in London in 1972 by Carrington & Co., this fantastic, Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, takes the form of a dragon, standing on a pedestal base. The head is removable to fill with lighter fluid, with the wick protruding from the mouth. The cigar lighter measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) long, by 3"(7.5cm) deep.
£4,675
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1936 by Sanders & Mackenzie, this very rare, early battery operated, George V, Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is in the form of a propellor plane, mounted on a wooden plinth which bears a plaque with the original inscription. The batteries are contained inside the plinth which is opened from the base, the propeller is removable to allow lighter fluid to be poured in, and the cockpit canopy is opened to reveal the lighter. The cigar lighter measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) long with a wing span of 8.5"(22cm). Richard Stanley Harrison was the Mayor of Carlisle from 1936-1937. In 1936 the Carlisle Council sold Kingstown Municipal Airport to the Air Ministry, and it is likely that this rare lighter commemorates the sale. The airport was later remained RAF Kingstown, and was opened in 1938, becoming home to two squadrons flying Fairey Battle Bombers which had only recently been manufactured, having their maiden test flight on the 10th of March 1936.
£4,975
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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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