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1915 Silver Cigarette Case
For sale by Pear Tree Antiques
for sale €146     $159
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1915 Silver Cigarette Case

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully engraved solid silver (46 gm's) cigarette case. This case was made in Birmingham by renowned maker :Joseph Gloster Ltd, Lion Silver Works, Hockley Hill, Birmingham. Good condition, hinges and clips working perfectly but with a few small dinks related to the age. A great piece to add to any collection!

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this 1915 Silver Cigarette Case to the 1910s.

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SA1217221
Dealers Internal Reference
HFOS1299
Description
A beautifully engraved solid silver (46 gm's) cigarette case.
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This case was made in Birmingham by renowned maker :Joseph Gloster Ltd, Lion Silver Works, Hockley Hill, Birmingham.
Pear Tree Antiques

Good condition, hinges and clips working perfectly but with a few small dinks related to the age. A great piece to add to any collection!

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this 1915 Silver Cigarette Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217221
Dealers Internal Ref
HFOS1299
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover.
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Archive I An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover.

1915 Silver Cigarette Case

Archive II An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover. View II
Archive III An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover. View III
Archive IV An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover. View IV
Archive V An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover. View V
Archive VI An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover. View VI
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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/peartreeantiques
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Pear Tree Antiques
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An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover.
1915 Silver Cigarette Case
Ref: SA1217221
An open antique sterling silver cigarette case featuring hand-engraved foliate scrollwork and a blank shield cartouche on the outer cover.
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  • ObjectCigarette Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, Shield cartouche, Hinged frame, Push-button clasp
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case displays a gleaming silver colour with a polished metallic finish. The dual-hinged container opens to reveal two matching rectangular compartments with intricate hand-engraved foliate scrollwork covering both outer surfaces. One side incorporates a central blank shield cartouche framed by swirling botanical motifs and textured shading. The perimeter of each face contains a fine dotted border, complemented by a small side push-button clasp and visible working hinge hardware along the central spine. Minor surface dinks and wear marks provide physical evidence of age on the metallic body. Measuring 7.5 cm high and 5 cm wide, the object suits display cabinets, collector shelves, or desktop storage in studies and living spaces. It functions as a decorative accessory for period display or as a compact container for small personal items.

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Silver cigarette cases from the Edwardian period typically feature hand-engraved scrollwork, foliate motifs, and unengraved shield cartouches intended for personal monograms. Designed to fit comfortably in a coat pocket, these pieces reflect the craftsmanship of early 1900s silversmithing.

Most antique cases were constructed from sterling silver or nickel silver, featuring a central hinge, a spring-loaded or push-button clasp, and internal elastic straps or metal clips to hold contents secure. The outer surfaces were often decorated using techniques such as hand engraving, chasing, or engine turning.

Authenticity and age are determined by checking British hallmark stamps on the interior frame or edges. Look for the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office symbol (such as a leopard head for London or an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter corresponding to 1915, and a makers mark.

An antique silver cigarette case can be repurposed as a holder for business cards, credit cards, or paper currency. It can also be displayed open on a desk or bookshelf as a decorative metal object.

Clean silver cases with a soft microfiber cloth and a mild silver polish formulated to remove tarnishing and oxidisation without stripping delicate surface engraving. Avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive scrubbing materials that could wear down the silver hallmarking or internal mechanism.
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