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Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.
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Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This handsome antique silver cigarette case which is made by renowned silversmith Sampson Mordan is fully hallmarked for 1908 and has a male golfer design to the front.

This silver case was awarded as a prize at Stillorgan Park Golf Club and is engraved to the reverse with

Stillorgan Park Golf Club

Vice President's Prize 1913

Won By

George Beckett

Stillorgan Park Golf Club was a golf course in Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland that was founded in 1909 by William J Shannon.

The original cigarette retainer clips are fitted to the inside and the hallmarks are sharp.

A very nice antique piece that is a good usable item that fits in the pocket nicely and also looks great on display.

Would make a wonderful gift for a golf enthusiast.

Material: Sterling silver.

Date: 1908.

Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co of London.

Marked: Fully hallmarked with Lion for sterling silver. Leopard's head for London. Date letter n for 1908. Maker's marks S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co of London.

Dimensions: Width: 7.5 cm (3"). Height: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Depth: 2 cm (3/4").

Weight: 110 g.

Condition: Very good antique used condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some small dents, light bruises, marks, surface scratches and tarnish. Nice clear hallmarks. Opens and closes nicely. Please see pictures.

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

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Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Golf Cigarette Case to the 1910s.

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SA1239106
Dealers Internal Reference
SMSGC3677
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This handsome antique silver cigarette case which is made by renowned silversmith Sampson Mordan is fully hallmarked for 1908 and has a male golfer design to the front.
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This silver case was awarded as a prize at Stillorgan Park Golf Club and is engraved to the reverse with.
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fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.
fig 1. Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

Stillorgan Park Golf Club

Vice President's Prize 1913

Won By

George Beckett

Stillorgan Park Golf Club was a golf course in Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland that was founded in 1909 by William J Shannon.

The original cigarette retainer clips are fitted to the inside and the hallmarks are sharp.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.
fig 2. Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

A very nice antique piece that is a good usable item that fits in the pocket nicely and also looks great on display.

Would make a wonderful gift for a golf enthusiast.

Material: Sterling silver.

Date: 1908.

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.
fig 3. Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co of London.

Marked: Fully hallmarked with Lion for sterling silver. Leopard's head for London. Date letter n for 1908. Maker's marks S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co of London.

fig 4. An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.
fig 4. Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

Dimensions: Width: 7.5 cm (3"). Height: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Depth: 2 cm (3/4").

Weight: 110 g.

Condition: Very good antique used condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some small dents, light bruises, marks, surface scratches and tarnish. Nice clear hallmarks. Opens and closes nicely. Please see pictures.

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

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Golf Cigarette Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239106
Dealers Internal Ref
SMSGC3677
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.

Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

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An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case featuring an embossed relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover.
Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.
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  • ObjectCigarette Case
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRelief golfer motif, Curved rectangular profile, Hinged cover, Polished finish

This Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case is an antique piece from 1908 made by Sampson Mordan and Co of London. The curved rectangular item has a polished silver finish and features a raised relief figure of a golfer in mid-swing on the front cover. The design includes a hinged cover, original cigarette retainer clips fitted to the inside, and sharp hallmarks. Visible signs of age include small dents, light bruises, surface scratches, and tarnish. Measuring 7.5 cm in width, 8.5 cm in height, and 2 cm in depth with a weight of 110 g, the case fits comfortably in a pocket. It functions as a usable item that works well on display on an office desk or in a gentleman's library. The piece carries an engraving on the reverse relating to Stillorgan Park Golf Club and serves as a practical desktop accessory.

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During the Edwardian era, silver cigarette cases became prominent personal accessories, frequently embellished with embossed or engraved details representing sporting interests, crests, or decorative patterns.

These cases were typically constructed from sterling silver, hallmarked to guarantee purity, and engineered with internal elastic bands or retaining bars and a flush spring hinge mechanism.

Authenticity is verified by British assay marks detailing the town mark, date letter, standard mark, and makers mark stamped into the silver on the interior lip or rim.

A small silver case can be styled on an office desk, valet tray, or bookshelf alongside traditional desk accessories to add historical interest and reflective texture.

Sterling silver should be polished gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals that can strip applied patination or detail.
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