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Super Edwardian English Sterling Silver Planished Cigar Case 1901 Antique 148g
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Super Edwardian English Sterling Silver Planished Cigar Case 1901 Antique 148g

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 July 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver cigar case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1901 with the makers marks being that of Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. It has been superbly designed being planished with the cartouche being engraved with initials which look to be MBS. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It needs an elastic holding strap inside but these can be bought or made easily. It measures approx. 5 inches (13cm) long by over 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) deep externally and weighs 148 grams. A beautifully designed piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cigar Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1123585
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33140
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A superb English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver cigar case.
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It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1901 with the makers marks being that of Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly designed being planished with the cartouche being engraved with initials which look to be MBS. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It needs an elastic holding strap inside but these can be bought or made easily. It measures approx. 5 inches (13cm) long by over 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) deep externally and weighs 148 grams. A beautifully designed piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cigar Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123585
Dealers Internal Ref
33140
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Archive I An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Super Edwardian English Sterling Silver Planished Cigar Case 1901 Antique 148g

Archive II An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche. View II
Archive III An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche. View III
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Archive XI An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche. View XI
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An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche.
SUPER EDWARDIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER PLANISHED CIGAR CASE 1901 ANTIQUE 148g
Ref: SA1123585
An open Edwardian sterling silver cigar case featuring a hand-hammered planished exterior texture and a central circular monogram cartouche.
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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlanished hammer texture, Circular monogram cartouche, Gilt interior wash

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Edwardian silverwork, spanning from 1901 to 1910, often incorporated lighter, more delicate designs inspired by neoclassical motifs, alongside the introduction of Arts and Crafts influences such as hand-hammered or planished surfaces.

These items were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring gilt interiors to prevent corrosion from tobacco oils. Construction typically involved hand-raising, planishing with specialized hammers, and integrating spring-loaded hinges.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a lion passant for sterling silver, a city mark, a date letter corresponding to the year of assay, and the makers mark.

These compact items serve as refined decorative objects when displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or coffee table, adding a touch of historical craftsmanship and metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Silver should be stored in a dry environment and polished infrequently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth specifically formulated for silver to preserve the underlying metal and any original surface texture or hallmarks.
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