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Antique Austrian 900 Silver & Black Leather Cigar / Cheroot Case by Jc for Carl Heiss Vienna C1914-22
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Antique Austrian 900 Silver & Black Leather Cigar / Cheroot Case by Jc for Carl Heiss Vienna C1914-22

1900 - 1920
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A super quality early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian HARD LEATHER POCKET CASE, ideal for cigars, cigarillos, cigarettes or even calling cards.

The classic two-part case features a fine black leather body bisected by a solid silver band.

The outer lid slides off smoothly and fits securely over the inner sleeve.

The silver band is hallmarked one both parts with the makers mark JC and the Austrian assay hallmark of Diana’s head facing right. To the left is 2 for 900 silver, to the right A for Vienna.

Inside gold lettering with the Retailers mark of CARL HEISS WIEN KOHLMARKT 12, this places the date of this item between 1914 - 1922.

Cigar / Cigarillo / Cheroot case measures 11 cm x 8 cm and weighs 55 grams.

Condition is very good. The external leather maintains a strong deep patina with light wear. The silver band has a few light scratches typical for its age, the hallmarks are good and legible. Internally the leather is scuffed where it’s been used for 100+ years but nothing major (see photos)

A beautiful piece in great condition.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Leather Cigar Case to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09654821
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Austro-Hungarian Dianakopf silver hallmark: Vienna assay mark for 900 silver in use until 1922.
Gilt retailer stamp on inner sleeve: Carl Hiess trading at Kohlmarkt 12 in Vienna.
Friction rubbing on the inner sliding sleeve: pocket wear from regular use.
Fine micro-creasing across the black leather: natural ageing to the exterior surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1236403
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Description
A super quality early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian HARD LEATHER POCKET CASE, ideal for cigars, cigarillos, cigarettes or even calling cards.

The classic two-part case features a fine black leather body bisected by a solid silver band.

fig 1. An antique black textured leather cigar case featuring a central hallmarked 900 silver collar.
fig 1. Antique Austrian 900 Silver & Black Leather Cigar / Cheroot Case by Jc for Carl Heiss Vienna C1914-22

The outer lid slides off smoothly and fits securely over the inner sleeve.

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The silver band is hallmarked one both parts with the makers mark JC and the Austrian assay hallmark of Diana’s head facing right.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

To the left is 2 for 900 silver, to the right A for Vienna.

fig 2. An antique black textured leather cigar case featuring a central hallmarked 900 silver collar.
fig 2. Antique Austrian 900 Silver & Black Leather Cigar / Cheroot Case by Jc for Carl Heiss Vienna C1914-22

Inside gold lettering with the Retailers mark of CARL HEISS WIEN KOHLMARKT 12, this places the date of this item between 1914 - 1922.

Cigar / Cigarillo / Cheroot case measures 11 cm x 8 cm and weighs 55 grams.

fig 3. An antique black textured leather cigar case featuring a central hallmarked 900 silver collar.
fig 3. Antique Austrian 900 Silver & Black Leather Cigar / Cheroot Case by Jc for Carl Heiss Vienna C1914-22

Condition is very good. The external leather maintains a strong deep patina with light wear. The silver band has a few light scratches typical for its age, the hallmarks are good and legible. Internally the leather is scuffed where it’s been used for 100+ years but nothing major (see photos)

A beautiful piece in great condition.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Leather Cigar Case to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09654821
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Austro-Hungarian Dianakopf silver hallmark: Vienna assay mark for 900 silver in use until 1922.
Gilt retailer stamp on inner sleeve: Carl Hiess trading at Kohlmarkt 12 in Vienna.
Friction rubbing on the inner sliding sleeve: pocket wear from regular use.
Fine micro-creasing across the black leather: natural ageing to the exterior surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236403
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An antique black textured leather cigar case featuring a central hallmarked 900 silver collar.
ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN 900 SILVER & BLACK LEATHER CIGAR / CHEROOT CASE by JC for CARL HEISS VIENNA c1914-22
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An antique black textured leather cigar case featuring a central hallmarked 900 silver collar.
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  • ObjectCigar Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialLeather, Silver
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsTextured leather, Hallmarked silver mount, Rounded pocket form

This early twentieth century Austro-Hungarian hard leather pocket case serves as a container for cigars, cigarillos, cigarettes, or calling cards. The two-part piece takes a rounded pocket form with a textured black leather body bisected horizontally by a solid silver collar. The outer lid slides off smoothly and fits securely over the inner sleeve. The silver band bears legible hallmarks on both parts, including the maker mark JC, the Austrian assay hallmark of Diana’s head facing right, the number two for 900 silver, and the letter A for Vienna. Gold lettering inside shows the retailer mark of Carl Heiss Wien Kohlmarkt 12. The external black leather displays a strong deep patina with light wear, while the silver mount has a few light scratches and the interior shows scuffs from use. Measuring 11 cm by 8 cm, the case fits easily into a pocket or sits on a desk as a display piece in a gentleman's library or office. It suits a desk setting for storing small personal items or business cards, or serves as a functional accessory for carrying cigars.

Pocket cigar and cheroot cases were developed in the nineteenth century as stylish, portable protection for rolled tobacco during travel. Craftspeople often combined fine leather bodies with hallmarked silver or gold fittings, turning functional pocket items into symbols of personal status.

High-quality cases typically featured robust textured or smoothed leathers such as pigskin, morocco, or calfskin over a structured frame. Rims and clasps were commonly crafted from continental silver alloys, such as 800 or 900 purity silver, or sterling silver.

Austrian silver pieces from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries bear specific official hallmarking stamps, such as official town marks and purity symbols indicating silver fineness. Look for maker initials stamped near the collar rim or interior metallic mounts.

These small tactile items are best styled as decorative accents on a study desk, arranged atop a stack of vintage books, or displayed inside a glass cloche on a gentlemans library shelf or sideboard.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the leather from drying out. Clean the silver carefully using a soft microfibre cloth while avoiding harsh liquid polishes that could stain or degrade the adjacent leather.
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