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 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 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 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 1973
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, is incredibly stylish, and in the Mid Century Modern taste. The cigarette box measures 4"(10.5cm) tall, by 9.75"(24.5cm) wide, by 4"(10.5cm) deep.
£1,975
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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.
£2,175
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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.
£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.
£3,675
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Hallmarked In 1922
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Sampson Mordan & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Cigar Box, features a wooden lined interior, and is plain in design and large in size. The cigar box measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 11.5"(29.5cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep.
£4,575
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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 1883
Hallmarked in London in 1883 by William George, this unique, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled as a crocodile and features an Impala horn handle. The cigar lighter has a registered design lozenge for 1883, and measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) from nose to tail. Please note there is minor damage to the horn handle, which we have shown in the pictures.
£7,975
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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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