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A Fabulous Equestrian Themed Silver Plated Tobacco/cigar Box
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A Fabulous Equestrian Themed Silver Plated Tobacco/cigar Box

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Jeff Sims Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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A fabulous, silver plated tobacco or cigar box, with an equestrian theme. This impressive example is lockable (no key) and is of octagonal form. The lid and base rims have reeded decoration and have a line of beading. The hinged lid opens to reveal a roomy interior. The top is mounted with a superb cast figure of a running horse and the sides each have cast horse head handles. Possibly a Military piece, the lock reflects the fact that both cigars and tobacco were both costly and prized. A large and desirable example. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits. There are a couple of tiny blemishes and light plate loss to the extremities, all commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Marked HB, 433, 2 and an arrow.

Date :- c1910

Height :- 16 cms. (to top of knop).

Width :- 19 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 10.5 cms. (deepest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Equestrian Silver Tobacco Box to the 1910s.

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SA1231405
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CP/JS
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Description
A fabulous, silver plated tobacco or cigar box, with an equestrian theme. This impressive example is lockable (no key) and is of octagonal form. The lid and base rims have reeded decoration and have a line of beading. The hinged lid opens to reveal a roomy interior.
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The top is mounted with a superb cast figure of a running horse and the sides each have cast horse head handles.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Possibly a Military piece, the lock reflects the fact that both cigars and tobacco were both costly and prized. A large and desirable example. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole.
fig 1. A Fabulous Equestrian Themed Silver Plated Tobacco/cigar Box

Postage and Packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits. There are a couple of tiny blemishes and light plate loss to the extremities, all commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Marked HB, 433, 2 and an arrow.

Date :- c1910

Height :- 16 cms. (to top of knop).

Width :- 19 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 10.5 cms. (deepest point).

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Equestrian Silver Tobacco Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231405
Dealers Internal Ref
CP/JS
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole.

A Fabulous Equestrian Themed Silver Plated Tobacco/cigar Box

Archive II A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View II
Archive III A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View III
Archive IV A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View IV
Archive V A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View V
Archive VI A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole. View VIII
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Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole.
A fabulous equestrian themed silver plated tobacco/cigar box
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A silver-plated rectangular box with canted corners, featuring a horse finial on the lid, horse head handles on the sides, and a central keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTobacco Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHorse finial, Horse head handles, Beaded trim, Canted corners
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

This silver-plated tobacco or cigar box dates from the Victorian period around 1910, rendered in a striking equestrian theme with a reflective silver colour. The octagonal container has canted corners, a central keyhole on the front panel, and beaded trim detailing running along the edges of both the hinged lid and the base. The top of the lid features a cast figure of a running horse as a finial, while the sides are fitted with cast horse head handles. Markings include "HB", "433", "2", and an arrow symbol. The item stands 16 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 10.5 cm deep. Today, this piece serves as a decorative storage container on an office desk, library table, or mantelpiece in a study or living area. The interior is roomy for keeping small personal items securely enclosed, despite the absence of a working key. The construction shows light plate loss to the extremities and tiny blemishes consistent with regular handling and age over the past century.

FAQs

An equestrian tobacco box is a decorative container designed to store tobacco or cigars, characterized by horse-themed motifs such as cast finials or shaped side handles. Popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these containers were positioned in smoking rooms and study spaces as functional accents.

These boxes were typically constructed from a base metal, such as nickel silver or brass, and electroplated with a layer of pure silver. Details often included hand-fitted hinges, cast metal appliques, beaded border trims, and internal locking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer stamps or electroplate marks, such as EPNS or EPBM, stamped on the base or inner rim. Examining cast details, weight, and light surface wear consistent with age along contact points helps verify authenticity.

Place the piece on an office desk, coffee table, or bookshelf to serve as a focal point. Pairing polished silver metalware with natural wood finishes, leather upholstery, and paper backdrops creates a balanced textural contrast.

Clean the surface gently using a soft cotton cloth and a non-abrasive polish designed specifically for electroplated silver. Avoid harsh chemical solvents or stiff brushes that could strip or scratch the thin silver layer.
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