What is a smoking compendium?

A smoking compendium is a multi-piece desk set that gathers several smoking necessities into one coordinated container. These pieces often incorporate glass, silver, and wood to organise lighters, matches, and cigars. They sat upon smoking tables and desks in Victorian and mid-century interiors as both decorative objects and functional smoking equipment.

How do I date a silver lighter?

Dating relies primarily upon the hallmarks stamped directly into the silver by the assay office. These tiny marks indicate the city of assay, the standard of silver, and a specific date letter. Stylistic cues such as Neoclassical Revival shapes or geometric Art Deco lines also help narrow down the decade of production.

Were cigar cases used daily?

Pocket cigar cases and humidor tubes served as practical everyday items for gentlemen carrying cheroots or cigars out of the house. Rigid sterling silver and leather-lined tubes protected tobacco from being crushed in pockets. Fittings inside often accommodated specific quantities of cigars alongside matches or cheroot holders.

Shagreen is a treated leather with a rough, granular surface texture derived from the skin of sharks or rays. It appeared frequently on Art Deco smoking accessories and cigarette boxes. Craftsmen dyed the material in various tones to contrast against polished sterling silver mounts.

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These vintage silver smoking accessory pieces are functional items of tobacco culture, combining precious metal with fine leathers, glass and enamel for daily use.