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Silver Cigar Case. 3 Cigars Tube Pocket Humidor. Zimmerman 1903.
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Silver Cigar Case. 3 Cigars Tube Pocket Humidor. Zimmerman 1903.

1900 - 1920
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Description

This stylish antique cigar case which is made in of Sterling Silver is by Arthur & John Zimmerman and is fully hallmarked to the inside for 1903.

This cigar case is divided to take three cigars, the inside is beautifully gilded and has a wonderful tactile feel that sits nicely in a pocket.

A very usable quality case which would make a handsome gift.

Hallmarked: Lion for sterling silver, Birmingham, date letter d for 1903 and maker's mark A & JZ for Arthur & John Zimmerman.

Dimensions when closed: Length: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Width: 7.5 cm (3"). Depth: 2.5 cm (1").

Suitable for cigars with an approximate diameter of 1.8 cm and length of 11 cm.

Weight: 126 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches, marks and spotting to the inside. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the case is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Cigar Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203225
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ASCCT3515
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Description
This stylish antique cigar case which is made in of Sterling Silver is by Arthur & John Zimmerman and is fully hallmarked to the inside for 1903.
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This cigar case is divided to take three cigars, the inside is beautifully gilded and has a wonderful tactile feel that sits nicely in a pocket.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. An open Edwardian silver cigar case featuring three contoured channels and a gold-gilded interior.
fig 1. Silver Cigar Case. 3 Cigars Tube Pocket Humidor. Zimmerman 1903.

A very usable quality case which would make a handsome gift.

Hallmarked: Lion for sterling silver, Birmingham, date letter d for 1903 and maker's mark A & JZ for Arthur & John Zimmerman.

Dimensions when closed: Length: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Width: 7.5 cm (3"). Depth: 2.5 cm (1").

fig 2. An open Edwardian silver cigar case featuring three contoured channels and a gold-gilded interior.
fig 2. Silver Cigar Case. 3 Cigars Tube Pocket Humidor. Zimmerman 1903.

Suitable for cigars with an approximate diameter of 1.8 cm and length of 11 cm.

Weight: 126 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches, marks and spotting to the inside. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the case is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Cigar Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203225
Dealers Internal Ref
ASCCT3515
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An open Edwardian silver cigar case featuring three contoured channels and a gold-gilded interior.
Silver Cigar Case. 3 Cigars Tube Pocket Humidor. Zimmerman 1903.
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An antique silver cigar case is a portable metal container designed in the nineteenth or early twentieth century to carry cigars without crushing them. These items typically feature hinged lids, shaped channels, and often possess gold-washed interiors to prevent metal corrosion from affecting the tobacco.

Edwardian cigar cases were primarily constructed from sterling silver, hallmarked according to regional assay office standards. Interiors were frequently finished with a layer of gold gilding, known as vermeil, to protect both the silver and the cigars stored inside.

Authenticity is confirmed by examining stamped hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, purity mark, town assay mark, and date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture. Construction features such as precision hand-fitted hinges and smooth gilded interior channels are also indicative of period craftsmanship.

An antique cigar case functions as a sophisticated decorative object when displayed open on an office desk, coffee table tray, or inside a curated glass vitrine. Its metallic sheen and structured form add historic texture to contemporary study spaces or living rooms.

Gently wipe the exterior using a soft microfiber cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for antiques, taking care around hallmark stamps. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the interior, as harsh scrubbing can wear away the thin layer of gold gilding.
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