Pocket cigarette cases evolved from the leather containers for cigars which first became popular in the mid-nineteenth century. As cigarette smoking gradually overtook cigar smoking, pocket cigarette cases in leather or papier mache often decorated with floral motifs or geometric patterns became popular.

After 1900, however, pocket cigarette cases of an all-metal construction came into fashion.

The metal pocket cigarette cases were most frequently made of silver and gold, and plated versions of these metals, and offered greater scope to the designers and craftsmen and soon enamelling, filigree work, guilloche engraving and other decorative techniques could be found decorating cigarette cases.

As well as gold and silver, pocket cigarette cases were made in ivory, wood, Lucite, pewter.

A lerger version of the cigarette case evolved to sit on a desk or sideboard. Many of these were silver boxes, lined with timber. A popular form was the miniature AWA more...

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Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1944,…

1944 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by JR

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1944, maker JR. Weight 165g

A silver cigarette case, all-over floral chased; apparently…

Floral Chased Silver Cigarette Case - Unmarked (68.5g)

A silver cigarette case, all-over floral chased; apparently unmarked. Weight 68.5g

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned and with…

Engine-Turned Australian Silver Cigarette Case by Fairfax & Roberts

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned and with engraved initials; Edwin Harrop for Fairfax & Roberts. Weight (all in) 99.2g

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned; Hardy Bros.,…

Australian Engine-Turned Silver Cigarette Case by Hardy Bros

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned; Hardy Bros., presentation engraved interior. Length 128 mm

1926 Australian Tour to England: sterling silver cigarette case,…

1926 Australian Tour Cigarette Case from Army Club Proprietors

1926 Australian Tour to England: sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Walker & Hall, Birmingham 1925, engraved on lid with initials 'W.M.W.' and 'Presented with the compliments of the Proprietors of Army Club Cigarettes 1926'

Two various Victorian hallmarked sterling silver items. Vesta,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta and Cigarette Case

Two various Victorian hallmarked sterling silver items. Vesta, Chester 1902, makers JMB; & cigarette case, Birmingham 1903, makers Deakin & Francis. Both monogrammed. Length 8.5 cm. (cig case) Weight 105g

A Hungarian silver cigarette case with textured finish,…

Ruby and Diamond Flower Cigarette Case

A Hungarian silver cigarette case with textured finish, engraved and set with rubies and diamonds in a flower and stem motif

A Dutch silver hallmarked cigarette case, decorated with a farm…

Dutch silver cigarette case with farm scene decoration

A Dutch silver hallmarked cigarette case, decorated with a farm scene. 13.5 cm long, 8.5 cm wide. 184 grams

Large silver cigarette case, marked 900, 160 grams

900 Silver Cigarette Case - 160g

Large silver cigarette case, marked 900, 160 grams

An Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1935.…

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case 1935

An Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1935. Weight 82g

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham

Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned; gilt interior engraved…

Engraved Silver Cigarette Case with Athletic Achievement Inscription

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned; gilt interior engraved in script 'Ellesmere 220 yards 6.6.38'; Jas Dixon, Birmingham 1937. Wt 130g

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned; Edwin…

Australian Engine-Turned Silver Cigarette Case by Edwin Harrop

An Australian silver cigarette case, engine-turned; Edwin Harrop (Sydney) for Hardy Bros. Wt 104g

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration,…

Prouds Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Design

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration, retailed for Prouds, etched 'Cmh' to front. Dimensions 7.5 x 8 x .8 cm. Weight 75g

Antique hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham…

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Hallmarked

Antique hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911-12, approx 62gms

Sterling silver hallmarked cigarette case, weight 216 grams…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (216g)

Sterling silver hallmarked cigarette case, weight 216 grams approx

A heavy silver cigarette case, square form with machine…

Birmingham 1930 Silver Cigarette Case with Engraving

A heavy silver cigarette case, square form with machine engraving to the exterior. Birmingham 1930.

Engine turned sterling silver cigarette case stamped 'Stg…

Stamped Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Engine turned sterling silver cigarette case stamped 'Stg silver'

An 800 silver cigarette case stone set (some missing) with…

German 800 Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram and Stones

An 800 silver cigarette case stone set (some missing) with engraved monogram. German marks. Wt. 99.2g.

A sterling silver cigarette case with gilt interior. Wt. 144g.

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior

A sterling silver cigarette case with gilt interior. Wt. 144g.

Silver cigarette case, marked 800

800 Marked Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, marked 800

Sterling silver silver (950) cigarette case

950 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver silver (950) cigarette case

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Silver Cigarette Case - Sterling Quality

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Silver Cigarette Case for Style and Function

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver silver cigarette case

Three various hallmarked sterling silver items. Cigarette case,…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Set from 1859 to 1930

Three various hallmarked sterling silver items. Cigarette case, Birmingham 1929; vesta, Birmingham 1930; and butter knife, Birmingham 1859. Width 221g (total)

An Australian silver cigarette case, plain, with engraved…

Australian Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Initials

An Australian silver cigarette case, plain, with engraved initials Mab; Edwin Harrop, Sydney. 8 x 7.5 cm. Wt 81.9g.

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned, engraved initials AAB;…

Engraved Silver Cigarette Case with Initials, 1911

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned, engraved initials AAB; Wm Neale, Birmingham 1911. 8.8 x 6.8 cm. Weight 97.8g.

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1925, 8.4…

1925 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1925, 8.4 cm x 8.3 cm, 109 grams approx

An S. Mordan & Co. sterling silver rotating pencil, together…

Sterling Silver Pencil, Cigarette Case, and More

An S. Mordan & Co. sterling silver rotating pencil, together with a sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham, maker JR [3] and one other, silver weight 129 grms

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1924, 100…

1924 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 100g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1924, 100 grams

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned; John Rose, Birmingham.

Engine-Turned Silver Cigarette Case by John Rose, Birmingham

A silver cigarette case, engine-turned; John Rose, Birmingham.

A Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, London 1889, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Fern Engraving

A Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, London 1889, with maker's mark GH for Harrison Brothers & Howson, the slightly curved case with a gilt washed interior, monogrammed Ahb to a plain top, and engraved underside with an all over fern design;…

Sterling silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration,…

Birmingham 1928 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 4oz

Sterling silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1928, 4oz

Five various hallmarked sterling silver items, including…

Assorted Sterling Silver Items, 1891-1938

Five various hallmarked sterling silver items, including cigarette case, Chester 1902; vesta, London 1893; pair condiment containers (1 with blue glass liner) Birm. 1891; and ladies hand mirror, Birm. 1938.

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1917-18,…

Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1917-18, 82gms

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1917-18, approx 82gms

Austro-Hungarian silver 900 standard cigarette case with gilt…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Cigarette Case with Inscription, c1920

Austro-Hungarian silver 900 standard cigarette case with gilt interior, inscribed 'Luib Istvan Felugyelonek 25 Eves Jubileuma Alkalmabol a Mav Gepgyar Vezerugynoksege 1924 Julius 10' Pest, c1920 dimensions 10.4 x 7.8 cm. Weight 191g

A sterling silver cigarette case. 1912 Birmingham, with maker's…

Antique Silver Cigarette Case with Foliate Scrolls

A sterling silver cigarette case. 1912 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Henry Williamson Ltd. The square form shaped case finely embellished with foliate scrolls throughout, having a circular engraved cartouche to the lid, with a matte gilt washed…

A sterling silver cigarette case, 20th century, by Dunklings,…

Dunklings Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Armorial Shield

A sterling silver cigarette case, 20th century, by Dunklings, with maker's mark Eh. The square form shaped hinged case with an armorial shield bearing a Latin inscription; hallmarks to the interior. Silver weight 92gr. Length 8 cm. Width 7.5 cm

A Continental silver and sapphire cigarette case, circa late…

Art Nouveau Sapphire Cigarette Case

A Continental silver and sapphire cigarette case, circa late 19th century, marked 800 and with a Crown only, in the Art Nouveau manner, the squared case of gently rounded form having a trio of natural sapphires grain set as a flower with a simple engraved…

A sterling silver cigarette case. Presented to Mr David Ritchie…

Silver cigarette case gifted to soldier retiring to Dundee

A sterling silver cigarette case. Presented to Mr David Ritchie 'From Friends/Awarua Plains/NZ. 19.10.14'. on the occasion of Mr Ritchie departing for war and then retiring to Dundee. Accompanied with a newspaper clipping from the Southland Times of the…

Mexican silver cigarette case etched 'Babs'. Stamped 'Silver…

Etched Mexican Silver Cigarette Case with 'Babs'

Mexican silver cigarette case etched 'Babs'. Stamped 'Silver 950'. Weight 152g

A silver filigree cigarette case with applied gold-washed…

Silver Filigree Cigarette Case with Gold Cartouche

A silver filigree cigarette case with applied gold-washed cartouche

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

Birmingham 1900 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

Birmingham 1920 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1912.…

Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Acanthus Engraving

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1912. Acanthus engraving. Length 12 cm. Weight 169g

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1905

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1905, makers AJ. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 8 cm. Weight 47g

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham…

Monogrammed Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1910

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1910, makers SHL. Monogrammed. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 8 cm. Weight 60g

Sterling silver cigarette case 1933 Birmingham

1933 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case 1933 Birmingham

935 sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 935 Grade

935 sterling silver cigarette case

Silver cigarette case with indistinct marks. Length 12.5 cm,…

Silver Cigarette Case - Indistinct Markings - 12.5cm Length

Silver cigarette case with indistinct marks. Length 12.5 cm, weight 171g

William Comyns, London 1904 decorative silver table cigarette…

Decorative Silver Cigarette Casket with Bird and Floral Design

William Comyns, London 1904 decorative silver table cigarette casket rectangular, the sides profusely decorated with floral scrollwork and inhabited by birds, matching hinged lids with vacant cartouche centre, lined with wood, 17 x 14 x 9 cm

A George VI silver cigarette case, Elliot Steele & Benjamin…

George VI Silver Cigarette Case, Chester 1946, Initialled GFB

A George VI silver cigarette case, Elliot Steele & Benjamin Dolphin, Chester, 1946, initialled GFB, 192gms, 12.5 x 8.5 cm

A sterling silver cigarette case cushion shaped with engine…

Hexagonal Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1924

A sterling silver cigarette case cushion shaped with engine turned hexagonal pattern. Chester 1924. Weight 97g. Length 8 cm

Sterling silver cigarette case chased design. Hallmarked…

Birmingham 1916 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Chased Design

Sterling silver cigarette case chased design. Hallmarked Birmingham 1916.

Ornate silver cigarette case stamped 800, 10.2 cm x 8.3 cm…

800 Silver Ornate Cigarette Case - 93g, 10.2x8.3cm

Ornate silver cigarette case stamped 800, 10.2 cm x 8.3 cm approx., 93grams approx.

Austro-Hungarian silver cigarette case with diagonal fluted…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Cigarette Case with Fluted Design

Austro-Hungarian silver cigarette case with diagonal fluted design. Maker Ke. Length 12.1 cm. Weight 199g

Portuguese silver Elk cigarette case with a gilt wash interior.…

Portuguese Silver Elk Cigarette Case

Portuguese silver Elk cigarette case with a gilt wash interior. Lisbon, stamped with a boars head 'J' & '38'. Length 9.2 cm. Weight 98g

Sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1928 maker Hardy…

Birmingham 1928 Hardy Brothers Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1928 maker Hardy Brothers Ltd, approx 200 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1920,…

Birmingham 1920 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 155g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 155g approx

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1908

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 8.3 cm x 6.2 cm, 58 grams approx

A sterling silver cigarette case, 1919 Birmingham, with maker's…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1919 Birmingham

A sterling silver cigarette case, 1919 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Duncan & Scobbie, the rectangular case with a curved and cushion profile, engraved and bright cut with patterns and floral designs to both faces and monogrammed to a central…

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1898

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1898, makers T.H.H. & Co. Monogrammed. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 8 cm. Wt. 69g

An Art Deco silver cigarette case, engine-turned with chamfered…

Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case by Cohen & Charles

An Art Deco silver cigarette case, engine-turned with chamfered sides; Cohen & Charles, London 1934. Weight approx 135g

Silver cigarette case, weight approximately 349 grams.…

Lorenzo Mott's Italian Consulate Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, weight approximately 349 grams. Paperwork indicates this was owned by Lorenzo Mott, Italian consulate

Sterling silver cigarette case, stamped '925 STG', 79g approx.

925 STG Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 79g

Sterling silver cigarette case, stamped '925 STG', 79g approx.

Austrian silver cigarette case, approx 13 cm x 8 cm

Austrian Silver Cigarette Case - 13cm x 8cm

Austrian silver cigarette case, approx 13 cm x 8 cm

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. London 1929,…

1929 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by P&B Ltd

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. London 1929, makers P & B Ltd. Wt.138g

Sterling silver cigarette case, by GM, possibly Australian

GM Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - Australian Made

Sterling silver cigarette case, by GM, possibly Australian

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning, Birmingham…

1932 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turning

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning, Birmingham 1932

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

Small Sterling Silver Cigarette Case from Chester

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Birmingham 1922 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning decoration

Engine-Turned Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning decoration

Theatre related, engraved sterling silver 9ct mono. Cigarette…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case for Theatre Enthusiasts

Theatre related, engraved sterling silver 9ct mono. Cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1926,…

Birmingham 1926 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by George Randle

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1926, maker George Randle, 9 cm x 6.9 cm

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 174g…

Birmingham 1920 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 174g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 174g approx

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Vintage, 69gms

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

Silver cigarette case, hallmarked sterling silver, Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Hallmarks - 1914

Silver cigarette case, hallmarked sterling silver, Birmingham, maker mark C.E.T. Charles Edwin turner, circa 1914, approx 8 cm x 6 cm

Silver cigarette case with flower to face, hallmarked sterling…

Sterling Silver Flower Cigarette Case by Synyer & Beddoes

Silver cigarette case with flower to face, hallmarked sterling silver, Birmingham, maker's mark, Synyer & Beddoes (Harry Synyer & Charles Joseph Beddoes) Vyse Street, Birmingham, circa early 20th century, approx 10 cm x 10 cm

Thai silver cigarette case. Elephant & dancer decoration. W193g

Thai Elephant Cigarette Case with Dancer Decoration

Thai silver cigarette case. Elephant & dancer decoration. W193g

A large sterling Continental silver cigarette case. First half…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Design

A large sterling Continental silver cigarette case. First half 20th century, with maker's marks, Foe and unidentified silver mark in lozenge, the rectangular case engine turned throughout with contrasting ribbed and mesh bands, having a sprung hinged lid;…

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89…

Birmingham 1929 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 89g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case weighs 59grams, measures 8.5 cm…

Silver Cigarette Case: Elegant and Lightweight

Sterling silver cigarette case weighs 59grams, measures 8.5 cm long

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, William Comyns,…

Melba's Inscribed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, William Comyns, London, 1901 the plain rectangular case inscribed to the lid, 'To Papa from Melba 1902' opening to reveal a gilded interior with cedar lining, the underside lined with maroon morocco leather 7…

Dunhill silver cigarette table lighter & sterling silver…

Dunhill Silver Lighter & Sterling Cigarette Case Set

Dunhill silver cigarette table lighter & sterling silver cigarette case. (2 items)

Sterling silver, Birmingham, circa 1924 cigarette case, maker…

1924 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 7g

Sterling silver, Birmingham, circa 1924 cigarette case, maker indistinct, approx 7 grams

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

Birmingham 1946 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

Birmingham 1938 Sterling Cigarette Case

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

A silver cigarette case, rectangular, half engraved with leaf…

Leafy Engraved Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1914

A silver cigarette case, rectangular, half engraved with leaf scrolls; W.H.Haseler, Birmingham 1914

An Australian silver cigarette case, rectangular, curved for…

1926 Australian Silver Cigarette Case by Prouds, Sydney

An Australian silver cigarette case, rectangular, curved for the pocket; gilt interior; Prouds, Sydney c.1926. 7.7 x 5.6 cm

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams…

Sheffield Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 83g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams approx

1920's sterling silver cigarette case

1920s Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

1920's sterling silver cigarette case

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

Silver Filigree Cigarette Case - 93g

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

A late Victorian quality engraved silver cigarette case, shaped…

Victorian Engraved Silver Cigarette Case by Howard James

A late Victorian quality engraved silver cigarette case, shaped for the hip, all-over repeating fine scroll engraving of Persian inspired form, gilded interior. Birmingham 1889 by Howard James, a noted case maker