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Unusual Planished Silver Squeeze Tobacco Box
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Unusual Planished Silver Squeeze Tobacco Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

An unusual heavy quality George V period planished silver squeeze tobacco box in mint condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1927. Circular form with rounded sides for comfort in the pocket, planished finish to all the surfaces. The lid with concealed hinge and blank cartouche to the centre. The sides squeezing to release the tight fitting air tight lid. Opens to reveal a clean gilt lined interior. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths A & J Zimmerman along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. A short video of this item can be viewed via our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 3" diameter x 1" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Planished Silver Tobacco Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143607
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41371
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Description
An unusual heavy quality George V period planished silver squeeze tobacco box in mint condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1927. Circular form with rounded sides for comfort in the pocket, planished finish to all the surfaces. The lid with concealed hinge and blank cartouche to the centre. The sides squeezing to release the tight fitting air tight lid. Opens to reveal a clean gilt lined interior.
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Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths A & J Zimmerman along with clear hallmarks to all sections.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. A short video of this item can be viewed via our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 3" diameter x 1" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Planished Silver Tobacco Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143607
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41371
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Planished Silver Squeeze Tobacco Box

Archive II A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View II
Archive III A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View III
Archive IV A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View IV
Archive V A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View V
Archive VI A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View VI
Archive VII A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche.
Unusual Planished Silver Squeeze Tobacco Box
Ref: SA1143607
A circular planished silver tobacco box with a hammered texture and a central circular cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlanished surface, Circular cartouche, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A planished silver tobacco box is a small pocket container used historically for carrying pipe tobacco, featuring a surface textured with small hammer marks.

These boxes are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing hammering techniques such as planishing to create a textured, light-reflecting finish.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks indicating the metal purity, makers mark, and assay office, alongside natural ageing and wear consistent with the period.

They can be displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk as small decorative objects or used to hold small items like cufflinks and coins.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the original patina and hammer work.
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