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Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian
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Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper. An Indian, brass tobacco tin with ash tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Appealing smoking interest, with a pleasingly naive decor

Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn throughout

Cylindrical brass form presents warm golden tones

Hand engraved throughout, with geographic and foliate detail

Useful ashtray lid, with four rests recessed into the rim

Opens to reveal a handy place for storing cigarettes or tobacco

Fascinating Taj Mahal motif to the front fascia, located in Agra

Reverse displays a map of the Indian sub continent and surrounding area

This is a charming antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper, with pleasing colour and fascinating engravings. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Ashtray

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 10cm (4'')

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Our Ref: 24647

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cigarette Keeper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088686
Dealers Internal Reference
24647
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Description
This is an antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper. An Indian, brass tobacco tin with ash tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Appealing smoking interest, with a pleasingly naive decor

fig 1. A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
fig 1. Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn throughout

Cylindrical brass form presents warm golden tones

Hand engraved throughout, with geographic and foliate detail

Useful ashtray lid, with four rests recessed into the rim

fig 2. A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
fig 2. Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian

Opens to reveal a handy place for storing cigarettes or tobacco

Fascinating Taj Mahal motif to the front fascia, located in Agra

Reverse displays a map of the Indian sub continent and surrounding area

“
This is a charming antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper, with pleasing colour and fascinating engravings.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 3. A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
fig 3. Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian

Ashtray

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 10cm (4'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
fig 4. Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24647

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cigarette Keeper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088686
Dealers Internal Ref
24647
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian
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A cylindrical brass cigarette keeper featuring hand-engraved architectural depictions of the Taj Mahal and a top rim with cigarette rests.
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Anglo-Indian metalwork refers to decorative brassware and copper items produced in India during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, frequently created for British export or domestic trade. These pieces often feature hand-chased foliage, geometric borders, or architectural monuments such as the Taj Mahal.

Victorian tobacco containers and cigarette holders were commonly cast and turned from brass, bronze, copper, or silver-plate. Decorative designs were typically hand-engraved or chased using hand tools directly onto the metal surface.

Authentic period pieces display manual engraving variations rather than precise machine stamping, showing subtle irregularities in line weight. Additionally, historical brass exhibits natural patination, minor surface wear in high-touch areas, and turned base construction.

Small brass accessories bring warm metallic tones and visual texture to interiors when placed on bookshelves, trays, or office desks. They function effectively as standalone historical accents, small storage vessels, or as part of a curated metalwork grouping.

To preserve the historical surface patina, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical metal cleaners that strip surface age. If polishing is desired, apply a specialized microcrystalline wax or mild polish sparingly, ensuring residue does not collect in engraved recesses.
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