Search 0
34,806  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 119 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
119 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1132531
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Large Sterling Silver Toothbrush or Cigar Tube Holder Case Box 1930 Mint 118g
Sold by The Silver Squirrel
sold SA1132531
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
The Silver Squirrel

The Silver Squirrel

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2021
Browse dealers 142 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1132531
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large Sterling Silver Toothbrush or Cigar Tube Holder Case Box 1930 Mint 118g

1920 - 1940
Sold 25 March 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Large Sterling Silver Toothbrush or Cigar Tube Holder Case Box 1930 Mint 118g” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Silver Squirrel. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Silver Cigar HolderSilver Vanity AccessoryVintage Sterling Container Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A rare large stylish solid sterling silver toothbrush tube box (which would make an excellent cigar tube). It is hallmarked for London 1930 with the maker being Finnigans Ltd. It has been superbly designed being engine turned and gilded inside and perforated at both ends. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The inside is clean and gilded. It measures over 7 inches (18cm) long by 1.5 inch (3.6cm) wide and weighs 118 grams. A beautifully designed high quality piece.

Declaration

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Toothbrush Case to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1132531
Dealers Internal Reference
34225
Dealers Notes

LOTS MORE ANTIQUE & MODERN SILVER ITEMS OUR WEB SITE http://the-silver-squirrel.com

& OUR EBAY SHOP thesilversquirrel

Weights and measurements are approximate.

We accept bank transfer, please connect us for bank details.

Free UK Tracked 24 delivery.

Worldwide International Tracked shipping £15 flat rate (we will combined shipping costs).

Antiques over 100 years old are now TARIFF FREE to the USA.

We aim to dispatched within one working day.

30-day money back guarantee.

Any enquiries please email thesilversquirrel@btinternet.com

Description
A rare large stylish solid sterling silver toothbrush tube box (which would make an excellent cigar tube). It is hallmarked for London 1930 with the maker being Finnigans Ltd. It has been superbly designed being engine turned and gilded inside and perforated at both ends. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The inside is clean and gilded. It measures over 7 inches (18cm) long by 1.5 inch (3.6cm) wide and weighs 118 grams. A beautifully designed high quality piece.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Toothbrush Case to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132531
Dealers Internal Ref
34225
The Silver Squirrel
The Silver Squirrel
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Silver Squirrel Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 11
Archive I A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Sterling Silver Toothbrush or Cigar Tube Holder Case Box 1930 Mint 118g

Archive II A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View II
Archive III A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends. View XI
Enlarged Archival View
The Silver Squirrel

The Silver Squirrel
Telephone 07858 061802
Location
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thesilversquirrel
Verified Since Jun 2021
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,800
The Silver Squirrel
The Silver Squirrel
Verified Since Jun 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thesilversquirrel
Verified
Jun 2021
For Sale
142
Sold
2,800
A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends.
LARGE STERLING SILVER TOOTHBRUSH or CIGAR TUBE HOLDER CASE BOX 1930 MINT 118g
Ref: SA1132531
A cylindrical sterling silver travel case with an all-over engine-turned texture and smooth polished ends.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Cylindrical shape, Plain polished ends

FAQs

Sterling silver travel tubes were popular luxury accessories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed for affluent travellers to securely store personal items such as toothbrushes or cigars.

These items are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hand-applied decorative techniques such as engine-turning, guilloche, or monogram engraving on the exterior surface.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear British hallmarking stamps, which typically indicate the standard of silver, the assay office, the makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Such decorative silver items work well when displayed on a dressing table tray, within a glass cabinet, or styled on a surface alongside books and other collected curiosities.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain its finish and prevent the loss of detail, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the natural patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories