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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Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1901, Birmingham Hallmark

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1901, of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with monogram, total weight 137gm, length 12 cm and width 8.5 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case 1935

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1935, of slender rectangular form, with engine turned decoration and monogram, with gilt interior, total weight 146gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked sterling…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram Decoration

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked sterling silver, 925, of slender rectangular form with engine turned decoration and monogram, total weight 129gm, 10.5 cm x 8 cm

A Continental silver lady's cigarette case and a sterling top…

Continental Silver Cigarette Case and Sterling Vanity Bottle

A Continental silver lady's cigarette case and a sterling top vanity, bottle, probably American, early 20th century, a finely embossed case with a naturalistic stem of flowers in full bloom, cartouche engraved 'Elusia', and a straight-sided faceted bottle…

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London,…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case with Inscription and Monogram

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1895, makers rubbed, of curved rectangular form, beautifully decorated with central monogram surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs, with interior inscription reading 'Presented to Frank I.Hon…

A small late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, 1894…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case with Arabesque Engravings

A small late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, 1894 Birmingham, with maker's mark for probably Frederick Marson, rectangular and of gently shaped form with rounded corners, engraved throughout with arabesques, with a vacant circular cartouche and…

A sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham, 119 cm, W

Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 119cm

A sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham, 119 cm, W

Silver cigarette case, mark of Hardy Brothers, Birmingham, 1910,…

Hardy Brothers Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1910

Silver cigarette case, mark of Hardy Brothers, Birmingham, 1910, of square shape, with gilt interior, hallmarked, approx. Weight 148.9 grams, height 9 cm length 9 cm

A sterling silver cigarette case, 1930 Birmingham, with maker's…

1930 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Gieves Ltd

A sterling silver cigarette case, 1930 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Gieves Ltd, the engine turned case of shaped cushion profile with a plain cartouche to one corner and typically gilt washed to the interior with intact wires to hold…

An Edwin Harrop small sterling silver cigarette case retailed…

Edwin Harrop Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Fairfax & Roberts

An Edwin Harrop small sterling silver cigarette case retailed by Fairfax & Roberts, fully hallmarked 82g

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

Retro period Bolivian silver cigarette case unmarked. size 12 x…

Retro period Bolivian silver cigarette case unmarked. size 12 x 8 cm, weight 129 grams, tests as 950 silver

A sterling silver cigarette case, Deakin & Francis Ltd,…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1903

A sterling silver cigarette case, Deakin & Francis Ltd, Birmingham, 1903. Weight 104.6g.

A sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed Lc, with gilt…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Hardy Brothers

A sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed Lc, with gilt interior, Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1921. Weight 183g

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked…

1944 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1944, maker W H Manton Ltd. Length 11 cm. Wt. 173g

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.

Vintage silver cigarette case engraved decoration, monogrammed,…

Vintage Silver Monogrammed Cigarette Case

Vintage silver cigarette case engraved decoration, monogrammed, marked 835, height 7 cm approx; weight 100grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1915, makers…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1915

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1915, makers William Neale and Son Ltd, monogrammed, height 8 cm; weight 68grams.

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1933, 8.5…

1933 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1933, 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm, 90 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1916,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1916

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1916, maker's mark rubbed, monogrammed, height 8.5 cm; weight 55grams.

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1904,…

Edward VII Cigarette Case with Gordon Family Crest

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1904, makers Saunders and Shepherd, crested, Gordon Family crest, height 8.5 cm, weight 70grams approx.

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1928, 8.5…

1928 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1928, 8.5 cm x 6 cm, 62 grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1913,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Decoration

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1913, engraved decoration, monogrammed, height 8.5 cm, weight 62grams approx.

Sterling silver cigarette case marked STERLING SILVER, 11.5 cm…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 125g, 11.5cm x 8.5cm

Sterling silver cigarette case marked STERLING SILVER, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm, 125 grams

Silver engraved cigarette case stamped 800, 116 grams

Engraved 800 Silver Cigarette Case - 116g

Silver engraved cigarette case stamped 800, 116 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester 1922, 11 cm…

1922 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester 1922, 11 cm x 8.5 cm, 162 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham…

1924 Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Decoration

George V sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1924, maker's mark rubbed, engraved decoration, tortoiseshell interior. Weight 62 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1914, makers…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1914

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1914, makers William Neale & Son Ltd, engraved decoration, monogrammed. Height 9 cm weight 78grams

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 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

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

Mid 20th century silver filigree cigarette case, mid 20th…

Mid 20th century silver filigree cigarette case, mid 20th century silver filigree cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1936

Birmingham 1936 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1936

Art Deco cigarette case, English sterling silver, hinged lid…

1918 Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Art Deco cigarette case, English sterling silver, hinged lid and silver gilt interior, hallmarked 1918

Engraved sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham, 1905 67g

1905 Birmingham Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 67g

Engraved sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham, 1905 67g

George VI sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1938,…

George VI Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Dedication

George VI sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1938, makers S.M. Levi Ltd. Engraved dedication to interior. Weight 180grams approx.

German silver cigarette case, marked 900, maker BC. Embossed…

Embossed German Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

German silver cigarette case, marked 900, maker BC. Embossed garland decoration, monogrammed. W

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1947, 12.…

1947 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 217g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1947, 12.5 cm wide, 217 grams approx

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case marked S.SILVER APEX, 10.…

Vintage Sterling Silver Apex Cigarette Case - 135g, 10.3cm

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case marked S.SILVER APEX, 10.3 cm wide, 135 grams

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.

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

Large silver cigarette case, marked 900, 160 grams

900 Silver Cigarette Case - 160g

Large silver cigarette case, marked 900, 160 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case

Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case

Cigarette case. Sterling silver with ornate chased decoration…

Ornate Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1921

Cigarette case. Sterling silver with ornate chased decoration Birmingham 1921

Sterling silver cigarette case with gilded interior

Gilded Interior Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case with gilded interior

'950' silver South East Asian cigarette case

South East Asian 950 Silver Cigarette Case

'950' silver South East Asian cigarette case

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

Silver Filigree Cigarette Case - 93g

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

Small Sterling Silver Cigarette Case from Chester

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

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.

An Art Deco stylish sterling silver rectangular cigarette case…

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case/Compact

An Art Deco stylish sterling silver rectangular cigarette case or powder compact, with all over engine turned checkerboard, reeding and hobnail pattern. Stamped 925 with diamond shaped monogram.mm, length 7.6 cm, width 84.mm, width 101g

A 1920s silver cigarette case, fine machine engraved bands,…

1920s Engraved Silver Cigarette Case with Tortoiseshell Lining

A 1920s silver cigarette case, fine machine engraved bands, tortoiseshell type lining. Birmingham 1924 by Joseph Gloster Ltd.

Silver cigarette case, marked 800

800 Marked Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, marked 800

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Birmingham 1913 George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (Scratches)

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1913, of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel, with incised line pattern on the front and back of the case, total weight 99gm, 8 cm x 9 cm x 1.5 cm, a/f (scratches)

A sterling silver cigarette case, 98 x 80 mm of plain design…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior

A sterling silver cigarette case, 98 x 80 mm of plain design with gilt interior. Wt. 120g.

A silver cigarette case, 110 x 95 mm guilloched case in 800…

Guilloched 800 Silver Cigarette Case, 133g Weight

A silver cigarette case, 110 x 95 mm guilloched case in 800 silver, wt. 133g

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1926, Sterling Silver

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1926, of square form, decorated with decorated with alternating textured pattern to front and back, with reserve to top left, total weight 85gm

Australian Prouds sterling silver cigarette case, marked stg.…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Textured Design and Initials

Australian Prouds sterling silver cigarette case, marked stg. Silver, prouds, E.H, of rectangular form decorated with textured front and back, with to top right reserve containing the initials P B, total weight 108gm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, London 1915

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1915, makers mark rubbed, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, the front and back with engine turned decoration, total weight 80gm, 8 cm x 6.5 cm

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked Prouds, E.H.…

Striped Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked Prouds, E.H. Stg silver, of slender rectangular form, the cover decorated with vertical stripes and monogram, total weight 108gm, 8 cm x 10.5 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, Birmingham,…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1912

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1912, J.G.L, of pillow form, engraved with acanthus motifs, total weight 47gm, length 7.5 cm

A sterling silver cigarette case, turner & simpson, Birmingham,…

1913 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Pattern

A sterling silver cigarette case, turner & simpson, Birmingham, 1913 engine turned pattern with gilt interior Wt 118 grams 8.5 x 8 x 1.5 cm

A sterling silver cigarette case, Horace Woodward & Co,…

1921 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Stripes

A sterling silver cigarette case, Horace Woodward & Co, Birmingham, 1921, engine turned stripes Wt 102 grams 9 x 8.5 cm

Monogrammed sterling silver cigarette case 100g

Personalized Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 100g

Monogrammed sterling silver cigarette case 100g

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

Birmingham 1946 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

An English sterling silver cigarette case, a & J Zimmerman Ltd,…

1938 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Zimmerman Ltd

An English sterling silver cigarette case, a & J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham, 1938, hallmarked. Weight 80.0g.

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engraved foliate…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1909

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engraved foliate design, T.E. Beardsmore, Birmingham,1909, hallmarked. A few dents to case. 80 mm x 60 mm. Weight 62.9g.

A sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed EPTE on front,…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Foliate Engraving

A sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed EPTE on front, with foliate engraved design, Samuel M Levi, Birmingham 1923. Weight 91g.

A Georgian sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed 'R.F.H'…

Georgian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Floral Decoration

A Georgian sterling silver cigarette case, monogrammed 'R.F.H' with floral decoration, by T E Beardsmore, Birmingham 1911, total weight 77 g.

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

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

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case, slightly bowed shape,…

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case, slightly bowed shape, engraved scrolling decoration and roundel with initials, Chester 1908, approx 74 grams

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1876, maker…

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Engraved & Monogrammed

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1876, maker Charles Edward Soloman, engraved decoration, monogrammed, height 7.5 cm, weight 39 grams

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1907, maker…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by William Neale

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1907, maker William Neale, height 9 cm; weight 82grams.

George VI sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1939,…

1939 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by F.H. Adams and Holman

George VI sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1939, makers F.H. Adams and Holman, height 8.5 cm; weight 75grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1915, makers…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1915

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1915, makers S and B, monogrammed, height 9 cm; weight 84grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1933, makers…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1933, makers Hardy Brothers, monogrammed, height 8 cm; weight 78grams

George V Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham…

1914 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Dented

George V Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1914, maker: Joseph Gloster Ltd, 90 grams approx dented

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 8 cm…

1929 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 8 cm x 9 cm, 100 grams

Sterling silver engine turned cigarette case hallmarked, weigh…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 120g

Sterling silver engine turned cigarette case hallmarked, weigh 120gms

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1927, makers…

George V Silver Cigarette Case 1927 by Henry Matthews

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1927, makers Henry Matthews, width 8 cm, weight 90grams approx.

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Chester…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case by Colen Hewer Cheshire

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Chester 1899, maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire, monogrammed, weight 98g approx.

George V sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham…

1911 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1911,

American sterling silver cigarette case stamped sterling, maker:…

Elgin Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 165g

American sterling silver cigarette case stamped sterling, maker: Elgin.AM.MFG.CO, 165 grams

A sterling silver cigarette case, Guilloche work, gilded…

Guilloche Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1956

A sterling silver cigarette case, Guilloche work, gilded interior, W.N&S.P., Birmingham 1956, 8.5 x 8.3 x 0.7 cm. Weight 96g

A silver cigarette case, machine turned detail, Makers mark…

1937 Birmingham Silver Cigarette Case with Machine Turned Detail

A silver cigarette case, machine turned detail, Makers mark obscured, Birmingham, 1937.

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

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

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Foliate Motif

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, W.H.S (William Henry sparrow), of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel engraved with monogram, surrounded by foliate motif, total weight 45gm, 8 cm x 6 cm

Sterling silver cigarette case, Chester 1901

Chester 1901 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Chester 1901

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester 1912, approx.…

Chester Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1912

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester 1912, approx. 84gr

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1915,…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Chain Handle

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1915, makers Horton & Allday. Silver chain link handle. Monogrammed. Weight 67grams approx.

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1927,…

Birmingham 1927 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 56g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1927, 56grams

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Hallmarked Chester 1903

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester 1903, maker: Colen Hewer, 74g

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Hallmark

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case