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.
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Hallmarked in London in 1938, this handsome pair of George VI period, Sterling Silver Silent Butlers or Ash Trays, are of traditional form, with wooden handles and hinged lids. Each silent butler measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 11.8 troy ounces.
£645
Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett, this fun, Novelty, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled as a mushroom (probably a magic one), and is incredibly detailed. The cigar lighter measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 2.8 troy ounces.
£1,295
Carrying import marks for London in 1928 by L.S.M. Ltd., this charming, George V, Sterling Silver Match Box Cover & Ash Tray, is in the art deco taste, with wonderful enamel detailing to both pieces. The ash tray measures 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and the match box cover measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm) wide by 1.5"(4cm) deep. The set weighs 4 troy ounces.
£1,675
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
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
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Charles & George Asprey, this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in design, featuring a domed lid and a cedar lined interior. The cigar box measures 4"(10.5cm) tall, by 10"(25cm) wide by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by William Comyns, this large, and very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Boxes" href="/silver-cigar-boxes">Cigar Box, is plain in design, with a domed lid, and a cedar lined interior. The Boxes" href="/silver-cigar-boxes">cigar box measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 12"(30.3cm) wide by 8.75"(22.5cm) deep.
£7,475
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Mappin & Webb, this incredibly handsome, and very large, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is plain in design, with a domed lid, and a shaped cedar wood lining. The cigar box measures an impressive 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep.
£9,775