What is an antique smoking table used for?

These pieces served as dedicated furniture to hold tobacco, cigars, pipes, and lighting implements in Victorian and Edwardian reception rooms. They kept smoking paraphernalia organised and accessible for gentlemen and guests during social gatherings.

How do I date a silver smoking compendium?

Silversmith hallmarks stamped onto the metal components provide precise assay office marks and date letters for British pieces. Stylistic cues such as Victorian figural novelty or Art Deco geometric shagreen also point toward specific decades of manufacture.

What materials were used for table lighters?

Table lighters were predominantly cast and forged from sterling silver or silver plate, often taking imaginative novelty shapes. Some luxury examples incorporate glass bodies, brass, or decorative hardstone panels like onyx and lapis lazuli.

Are novelty smoking antiques collectable?

Novelty smoking items shaped as hunting horns, animal figures, or vehicles are particularly sought after by specialist collectors. Their uncommon forms and mechanical complexity separate them from standard tabletop storage boxes.

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An antique smoking table is a dedicated piece for tobacco storage and lighting, bringing period craftsmanship and novelty design directly into your room.

Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

1900 - 1920

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Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

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£1,150

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Exceptional Silver Cigar Box / Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb

1900 - 1920

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Exceptional Silver Cigar Box / Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb

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£6,500

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19th century

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A Very Impressive Antique Glass and Silver Smoking Compendium in the Shape of a Fire Carriage

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£1,275

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Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

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A Very Impressive Antique Glass and Silver Smoking Compendium in the Shape of a Fire Carriage

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