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Early 20th Century .935 Silver Basket Weave Design Cigarette Case Fritz Bemberg 1905
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Early 20th Century .935 Silver Basket Weave Design Cigarette Case Fritz Bemberg 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A very Elegant & Fine Quality Early 20th Century .935 SILVER GILT CIGARETTE CASE with superbly intricate BASKET WEAVE DESIGN.

Made by FRITZ BEMBERG, PFORZHEIM, GERMANY. Import marks RF for ROBERT FRIEDRICH LONDON 1905.

Measuring 9 cm x 7.5 cm and weighs 90 grams.

In excellent condition, opens and shuts well, hallmarks are very good. Internally gilding worn. The basket weave design is superb.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Basketweave Cigarette Case to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09653638
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
London date letter k for import silver: fixes the hallmarking year to 1905.
Registered design number 459420: entered at the British Patent Office in 1905.
FB monogram stamp: Fritz Bemberg workshop in Pforzheim, Germany.
Interior gilding worn thin around the edges: decades of normal handling.

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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SA1236234
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Description
A very Elegant & Fine Quality Early 20th Century .935 SILVER GILT CIGARETTE CASE with superbly intricate BASKET WEAVE DESIGN.

Made by FRITZ BEMBERG, PFORZHEIM, GERMANY. Import marks RF for ROBERT FRIEDRICH LONDON 1905.

Measuring 9 cm x 7.5 cm and weighs 90 grams.

In excellent condition, opens and shuts well, hallmarks are very good. Internally gilding worn. The basket weave design is superb.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Basketweave Cigarette Case to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09653638
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
London date letter k for import silver: fixes the hallmarking year to 1905.
Registered design number 459420: entered at the British Patent Office in 1905.
FB monogram stamp: Fritz Bemberg workshop in Pforzheim, Germany.
Interior gilding worn thin around the edges: decades of normal handling.

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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SA1236234
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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Archive I An early 20th-century rectangular silver cigarette case with a textured basketweave pattern and a side release button.

Early 20th Century .935 Silver Basket Weave Design Cigarette Case Fritz Bemberg 1905

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An early 20th-century rectangular silver cigarette case with a textured basketweave pattern and a side release button.
Early 20th CENTURY .935 Silver BASKET WEAVE Design CIGARETTE Case FRITZ BEMBERG 1905
Ref: SA1236234
An early 20th-century rectangular silver cigarette case with a textured basketweave pattern and a side release button.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCigarette Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, .935 Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBasketweave pattern, Side push-button catch, Rounded corners

This early 20th-century Edwardian cigarette case takes the form of a rectangular silver box with rounded corners and a side push-button catch visible along the lower edge. The surface exhibits a textured basketweave pattern formed from interlocking woven silver strips, creating a high-shine reflective finish with alternating light and dark highlights across the lattice work. The exterior displays minimal surface marks and minor tonal variations on the woven bands, reflecting genuine period wear. Measuring 9 cm x 7.5 cm, the case fits comfortably within a pocket or rests upon an office desk as a decorative accessory for a gentleman's library. The hinged lid opens securely via the small rounded release button positioned on the side margin. This compact collectible serves as a functional desktop container or portable holding case in a traditional study interior.

FAQs

Silver cigarette cases became popular personal accessories in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the rise of manufactured cigarettes. Silversmiths across Europe produced patterned pocket cases featuring specialised metalworking techniques like engine turning and woven relief.

These cases were typically constructed from silver alloys, such as .925 sterling or .935 continental silver, to provide structural strength while allowing detailed chasing and woven texturing.

Authenticity is verified by checking purity stamps, makers marks, and hallmarks typically located along the inner rim or hinge line. Original construction features include smooth push-button catch mechanisms and precise pattern integration.

An antique silver case works effectively as a decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or bookshelf, serving as a functional holder for business cards or small items.

Maintain the finish by wiping gently with a soft silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping the oxidisation inside textured grooves. Store in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch when not displayed.
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