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Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.
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Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This handsome antique table humidor which is made of English oak dates from 1920 and has two lift up hinged lids to the top that when lifted reveal two compartments.

This oak box has hallmarked fittings to the top and edges which date to 1920. The top is also fitted with two silver plate shields which bear a monogrammed crest and the letter C.

This unusual box sits nicely on a desk or table and can also be carried using the top silver plated handle.

A beautiful quality box that is a very nice usable item that looks wonderful on a desk.

Material: Oak. Silver. Silver plate.

Date: 1920.

Hallmarks: Lion for Sterling silver. Leopard's head for London. Date letter e for 1920. Maker's marks C & A.

Dimensions: Width: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Depth: 19 cm (7 1/2"). Height including handle: 13 cm (5 1/4").

Weight: 1.73 kg.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear. Maker's marks are worn on silver parts. Please see pictures.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this English Oak Cigar Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206725
Dealers Internal Reference
OSCB3535
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Description
This handsome antique table humidor which is made of English oak dates from 1920 and has two lift up hinged lids to the top that when lifted reveal two compartments.

This oak box has hallmarked fittings to the top and edges which date to 1920.

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The top is also fitted with two silver plate shields which bear a monogrammed crest and the letter C.
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fig 1. A rectangular dark oak wooden box featuring dual hinged lids, a central metal handle, silver corner mounts, and silver shield motifs on each lid.
fig 1. Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.

This unusual box sits nicely on a desk or table and can also be carried using the top silver plated handle.

A beautiful quality box that is a very nice usable item that looks wonderful on a desk.

Material: Oak. Silver. Silver plate.

fig 2. A rectangular dark oak wooden box featuring dual hinged lids, a central metal handle, silver corner mounts, and silver shield motifs on each lid.
fig 2. Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.

Date: 1920.

Hallmarks: Lion for Sterling silver. Leopard's head for London. Date letter e for 1920. Maker's marks C & A.

Dimensions: Width: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Depth: 19 cm (7 1/2"). Height including handle: 13 cm (5 1/4").

fig 3. A rectangular dark oak wooden box featuring dual hinged lids, a central metal handle, silver corner mounts, and silver shield motifs on each lid.
fig 3. Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.

Weight: 1.73 kg.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear. Maker's marks are worn on silver parts. Please see pictures.

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

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this English Oak Cigar Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206725
Dealers Internal Ref
OSCB3535
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A rectangular dark oak wooden box featuring dual hinged lids, a central metal handle, silver corner mounts, and silver shield motifs on each lid.
Antique English Oak & Silver Box. Wooden Humidor Cigar Box. 1920.
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Silver-mounted oak boxes became popular desktop smoking accessories in late Victorian and early 20th-century Britain, often presented as commemorative gifts or sporting trophies for gentlemans studies.

These boxes were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as English oak or mahogany, lined internally with cedar to absorb moisture, and finished with sterling silver or nickel silver corner brackets.

Authentic pieces display hallmarks or maker marks stamped into the metal mounts, alongside traditional joinery techniques including dovetailed joints, brass screws, and heavy flush hinges.

An antique oak humidor functions as a decorative tabletop object on an office desk, console, or coffee table, providing storage for small everyday items such as keys, stationery, or cufflinks.

Maintain the oak woodwork using a soft cloth and natural beeswax polish, whilst gently polishing the metal mounts with a dedicated silver cloth to prevent tarnish transfer onto the timber.
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