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Rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Matchbox Holder - 1908
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Rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Matchbox Holder - 1908

1900 - 1920
Description

A Rare and Unusual Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver combination case, incorporating an upper cigarette compartment and a lower matchbox holder. The piece has a tall rectangular form with softly rounded edges and a lightly hammered exterior. A plain oval cartouche is set into the front.

The hinged upper lid opens to reveal a gilt interior intended for storing cigarettes. The lower section is formed as an open-ended sleeve designed to hold a removable matchbox. A side aperture allows access to the matchbox striking surface while the box remains fitted inside the silver holder. Hallmarked for Chester, 1908.

* The integrated design reflects the practical ingenuity of early twentieth-century personal accessories!

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Width: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Depth: 1/2" (approx. 1.3cm)

Silver weight: 51g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Case to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715637
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 118 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Chester town mark and date letter H: 1908.
Maker mark SB&SLD on the rim: S Blanckensee and Son Ltd.
Gilded interior finish: tarnish protection for contents.
Spot-hammered surface with vacant central cartouche: Edwardian styling.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245091
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53473
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Description
A Rare and Unusual Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver combination case, incorporating an upper cigarette compartment and a lower matchbox holder. The piece has a tall rectangular form with softly rounded edges and a lightly hammered exterior. A plain oval cartouche is set into the front.

The hinged upper lid opens to reveal a gilt interior intended for storing cigarettes. The lower section is formed as an open-ended sleeve designed to hold a removable matchbox.

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A side aperture allows access to the matchbox striking surface while the box remains fitted inside the silver holder.
Kingsdown Antiques

Hallmarked for Chester, 1908.

fig 1. A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid.
fig 1. Rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Matchbox Holder - 1908

The integrated design reflects the practical ingenuity of early twentieth-century personal accessories!

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Width: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Depth: 1/2" (approx. 1.3cm)

Silver weight: 51g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Case to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715637
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 118 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Chester town mark and date letter H: 1908.
Maker mark SB&SLD on the rim: S Blanckensee and Son Ltd.
Gilded interior finish: tarnish protection for contents.
Spot-hammered surface with vacant central cartouche: Edwardian styling.

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.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245091
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53473
Kingsdown Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid.

Rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Matchbox Holder - 1908

Archive II A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid. View VII
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A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid.
Rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case And Matchbox Holder - 1908
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A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver case featuring a planished hammered surface finish, a polished central circular cartouche, and a hinged lid.
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  • ObjectCigarette Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlanished finish, Circular central cartouche, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian combination case combines an upper cigarette compartment and a lower matchbox holder within a tall rectangular form in sterling silver. The piece displays a silver colour, softly rounded edges, a planished hammered exterior, a polished central circular cartouche on the front, and a hinged upper lid with hallmarks visible along the top rim. The exterior shows light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. Measuring 10 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, and 1.3 cm deep, this item suits placement on an office desk as a practical accessory for a gentleman's library. The integrated design accommodates a removable matchbox in the lower section, complete with a side aperture for the striking surface.

FAQs

Edwardian silver pocket accessories from the early 20th century often feature planished or hand-hammered textures, clean geometric outlines, and subtle Art Nouveau influences alongside classic motifs like blank circular cartouches for personalized engravings.

These items were crafted from sterling silver (925 purity) using hand-planishing, stamping, and engine-turning techniques, equipped with precision silver hinges and spring catches for portable durability.

Authentic British sterling silver from 1908 features a set of assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, a specific city assay office mark (such as Birmingham or London), a date letter corresponding to 1908, and the registered makers initials.

Small antique silver cases make refined decorative accents when placed on an executive office desk, styled inside a glass display cabinet, or grouped on a desk tray alongside contemporary brass and leather stationery.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips or prolonged submersion in water to preserve the original patina.
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