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Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891
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Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891

19th century
Sold 27 July 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891” found a buyer.

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

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Description

This elegant Victorian green leather cigarette box is mounted with silver corners and silver lettering. It is dated London 1891 and bears the marks of George Henry James of Newgate Street, London, manufacturers of fancy leather goods. The beautiful green leather is applied with the word "Cigarettes" in silver letters. Each stylised corner fully hallmarked.

The front clasp is fully functioning.

The interior with the retailers ,marks of J.C. Vickery & Hobbs, of 183 Regent Street in London.

Hallmarks:

G.H.J for G H James & Co (George Henry James).

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "P" for 1891.

Condition:

Leather in super condition.

Silver corners in equally good condition.

Clean interior.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138931
Dealers Internal Reference
APR73
Description
This elegant Victorian green leather cigarette box is mounted with silver corners and silver lettering.
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It is dated London 1891 and bears the marks of George Henry James of Newgate Street, London, manufacturers of fancy leather goods.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The beautiful green leather is applied with the word "Cigarettes" in silver letters. Each stylised corner fully hallmarked.

fig 1. A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891

The front clasp is fully functioning.

The interior with the retailers ,marks of J.C. Vickery & Hobbs, of 183 Regent Street in London.

Hallmarks:

G.H.J for G H James & Co (George Henry James).

London Assay Mark.

fig 2. A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891

Lion Passant.

Date letter "P" for 1891.

Condition:

Leather in super condition.

Silver corners in equally good condition.

Clean interior.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

fig 3. A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138931
Dealers Internal Ref
APR73
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Mounted Cigarette Box by George Henry James, London 1891

Archive II A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid. View IX
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,224
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A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid.
VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CIGARETTE BOX BY GEORGE HENRY JAMES, LONDON 1891
Ref: SA1138931
A rectangular black textured box featuring polished sterling silver corner mounts and a prominent silver script inscription reading Cigarettes across the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, Leather, Wood
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSilver corner brackets, Script lettering, Textured leather wrap, British hallmarks
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Victorian smoking accessories often feature sterling silver mounts, hallmarked according to British assay office regulations, combined with materials like leather, wood, or glass to store tobacco products securely.

These boxes typically utilised a wooden core covered in textured leather or skin, reinforced at the corners and edges with solid sterling silver plates and stamped inscriptions.

Authentic pieces bear clear British hallmarks stamped into the silver mounts, indicating the makers mark, assay office, purity standard, and date letter corresponding to the late nineteenth century.

This piece works well as a decorative desk accessory or coffee table object, adding textural contrast and historical character to a curated surface.

Preserve the item by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the leather, and using a specialized silver polish carefully on the metal mounts to prevent residue buildup.
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