Search 0
30,096  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 35 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
35 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 #SA1144019
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Sampson Mordan Silver Cigar Piercer
Sold by Sturmans Antiques
sold SA1144019
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2012
Browse dealers 180 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
  • Trade Associations
    Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1144019
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Sampson Mordan Silver Cigar Piercer

19th century
Sold 29 September 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Victorian Sampson Mordan Silver Cigar Piercer” found a buyer.

It was listed by Sturmans Antiques. 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
Antique Smoking CollectableAntique Tobacco AccessorySampson Mordan Accessory Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A Victorian solid silver cigar piercer by collected maker Sampson Mordan in mint condition, hallmarked London 1874. Tubular handle with spring loaded sheath to the lower half to push the end in for piercing the cigar. Trumpet shaped end with dished interior to place the cigar in for piercing. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Sampson Mordan along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate fully working condition with a deep shine. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 3.25" long x 0.5" maximum diameter.

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
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cigar Piercer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144019
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41375
Dealers Notes

Our terms and conditions for purchases can be found under the 'Buying From Us' tab on our website: www.sturmansantiques.co.uk

MAINLAND UK SHIPPING

We offer a professional fully insured delivery service for larger items. Please contact us with your postcode for a door-to-door delivery quote for a specific item.

For clocks and barometers bought from us, we also offer a setting up service by our trained personnel (local deliveries only).

Smaller items are shipped by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes insurance for the item whilst in transit and a guaranteed tracked delivery.

Packing and postage charges for mainland UK are shown for most items on this website. Where an item is large or requires specialist delivery, please contact us with your postcode for a specific door-to-door delivery quote.

EUROPE AND WORLDWIDE

Through our trusted international shippers we will source the most competitive quote for delivery to your door. All items are wrapped and packed by the specialist shippers.

We are happy to make initial arrangements for worldwide shipments on your behalf. However, please note that the shipping payment is made by you the customer directly with the shippers. The shipping contract is therefore between you the customer and the shippers (not Sturmans Antiques). We therefore recommend that customers obtain adequate insurance for each item prior to shipment, to cover them in the event of any loss or damage in transit.

Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to check with the shipping agent and/or relevant customs office regarding any import duties that may be due.

Description
A Victorian solid silver cigar piercer by collected maker Sampson Mordan in mint condition, hallmarked London 1874.
“
Tubular handle with spring loaded sheath to the lower half to push the end in for piercing the cigar.
Sturmans Antiques

Trumpet shaped end with dished interior to place the cigar in for piercing. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Sampson Mordan along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate fully working condition with a deep shine. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 3.25" long x 0.5" maximum diameter.

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

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cigar Piercer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144019
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41375
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

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

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Sampson Mordan Silver Cigar Piercer

Archive II An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View II
Archive III An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View III
Archive IV An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View IV
Archive V An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View V
Archive VI An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View VI
Archive VII An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
Location
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
Verified Since Sep 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
180
Sold
10,946
An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface.
Victorian Sampson Mordan Silver Cigar Piercer
Ref: SA1144019
An angled close-up view of a small, polished silver Victorian cigar piercer resting on a neutral grey surface.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
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
  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTurned metal body, Piercing tip, Hallmarked silver
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, smoking became a refined ritual among gentlemen, leading to the creation of specialised pocket tools crafted from precious metals to prepare cigars before consumption.

These accessories were typically forged from sterling silver, often featuring hand-turned bodies, internal steel cutting mechanisms, and detailed hallmarks denoting the maker, city, and year of assay.

Authentic pieces generally display crisp British hallmarks, natural age-related patination, and high-quality artisanal construction methods distinct from modern cast replicas.

These small objects make excellent additions to a study or living room when displayed inside a glass cabinet, on a decorative tray, or atop a gentlemans desk as a conversation piece.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to preserve the original patina accumulated over time.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories