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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Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1894,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1894, maker W.H. Lyde, monogrammed. (some dents). Height 8 cm approx. Weight 59grams

A sterling silver Art Deco cigarette case, Birmingham 1926,…

Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1926

A sterling silver Art Deco cigarette case, Birmingham 1926, engraved design & intilials

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case, marked Sterling 925.…

Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Monogram

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case, marked Sterling 925. Engraved decoration. Monogrammed. 60grams approx.

Sterling silver cigarette case, marked 925 STG, 8 x 5.8 cm, 55…

925 STG Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 55g

Sterling silver cigarette case, marked 925 STG, 8 x 5.8 cm, 55 grams

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Vintage, 69gms

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1912,…

1912 George V Silver Cigarette Case by William Neale

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1912, makers William Neale & Son. weight 48grams

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.

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1915, J.…

1915 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1915, J.C Ltd, of curved rectangular form with central medallion and engine turned decoration, total weight 61gm

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 88…

1920 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 88g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 88 grams

A sterling silver cigarette case, gilded interior, Birmingham…

Birmingham 1906 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Gilded Interior

A sterling silver cigarette case, gilded interior, Birmingham 1906. Weight 68.2g

A sterling silver cigarette case, lightly engraved with foliate,…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1917

A sterling silver cigarette case, lightly engraved with foliate, dents. Patterson & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1917. Weight 61.8g

A sterling silver cigarette case, lightly engraved with foliate…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1907

A sterling silver cigarette case, lightly engraved with foliate design, Joseph Gloster Ltd, Birmingham, 1907. 8.5 x 7.5 x 5 cm. Weight 98g. Dents.

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

George V sterling silver cigarette case marked Birmingham 1919.…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1919

George V sterling silver cigarette case marked Birmingham 1919. Approx weight 78 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1925,…

George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1925

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1925, makers Docker & Burn. Machined decoration to lid. & base. Weight 88grams

Sterling silver cigarette case on chain, hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Chain

Sterling silver cigarette case on chain, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, 70grams approx

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

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1928

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned motif, Birmingham 1928, probably by Henry Matthews, total weight 84 g

American sterling silver cigarette case, of rectangular pillow…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

American sterling silver cigarette case, of rectangular pillow form, with engraved monogram, total weight 57gm, length 8 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1917 George V Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1917, Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, of square curved form, monogrammed A.K.L, with gilt interior, total weight 115gm, length 9 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1911

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, William Neale & Son, of square curved form, with gilt interior, total weight 115gm, length 9 cm

Art Deco silver cigarette case, possibly Polish, of rectangular…

Polish Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case with Floral Motifs

Art Deco silver cigarette case, possibly Polish, of rectangular form, with a band of scrolling floral motifs and initials, opening to gilt interior, total weight 75gm, 7.5 x 6 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case, London 1901

Late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1901, Jw, of curved rectangular form, with gilt interior, total weight 88gm, length 8.5 cm

Art deco sterling silver cigarette case with an engine turned…

1938 Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham Marked

Art deco sterling silver cigarette case with an engine turned body, marked Birmingham, WDJD, 1938, approx 50g

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

800 Continental silver cigarette case

Continental Silver Cigarette Case - 800 Grade

800 Continental silver cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1918, 100…

Birmingham 1918 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 100g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1918, 100 grams approx

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, stamped '925 STG', 79g approx.

925 STG Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 79g

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

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1925, makers…

1925 George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Deakin & Francis

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1925, makers Deakin and Francis, height 8 cm; weight 50grams.

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1906,…

Edward VII Silver Cigarette Case by John Rose (1906)

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1906, maker John rose, width 8 cm; weight 50grams.

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case hallmarks rubbed,…

Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Monogrammed, 70g

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case hallmarks rubbed, monogrammed, weight 70grams

Small silver cigarette case marked 830S B.N., 9 cm x 5 cm, 30…

830S B.N. Silver Cigarette Case - 30g, 9x5cm

Small silver cigarette case marked 830S B.N., 9 cm x 5 cm, 30 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1924, makers…

George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1924 Birmingham

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1924, makers S.J. Rose & Son, engraved to interior, height 8 cm, weight 80grams approx.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1911, makers…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1911, makers James Deakin & Sons, monogrammed, weight 98 grams.

Danish silver cigarette case maker's mark BH, and 830 to clasp,…

Danish Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Monogram

Danish silver cigarette case maker's mark BH, and 830 to clasp, applied and engraved monogram 'Mary' to lid, length 9 cm, weight 40 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1916,…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (1916)

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1916, makers W.H. Haseler Ltd. Monogrammed. weight 94grams

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

Silver filigree cigarette case A/F

Damaged Silver Filigree Cigarette Case

Silver filigree cigarette case A/F

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

Birmingham 1900 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1838

Birmingham 1838 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1838

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1927,…

Monogrammed George V Cigarette Case, 1927

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1927, makers K & L. Monogrammed. Weight 115grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1929,…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1929, makers Henry Matthews. Monogrammed. Weight 108grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1923,…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1923 Birmingham

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1923, makers Joseph Gloster Ltd. Monogrammed. W126grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarks rubbed, 50 grams…

Rubbed Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 50g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarks rubbed, 50 grams approx

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Hallmark

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case 8.5 cm high, 100 grams approx

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 100g, 8.5cm

Sterling silver cigarette case 8.5 cm high, 100 grams approx

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams…

Sheffield Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 83g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams approx

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.

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

Art Deco German silver and agate cigarette case with black onyx…

Cracked Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case with Onyx Decoration

Art Deco German silver and agate cigarette case with black onyx and marquesite decorated top cracked.

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1901,…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Haseler (1901)

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1901, maker William Hair Haseler, monogrammed, height 10 cm, weight 80grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1910, makers…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1910

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1910, makers T.H. Hazelwood, engraved decoration, weight 72 grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1919,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1919

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1919, makers Miller Brothers, engraved decoration, small dent verso, height 8 cm ; weight 58grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, marked Eh Edwin Harrop of…

Eh Edwin Harrop Sydney Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, marked Eh Edwin Harrop of Sydney?, 925 Stg SIl, approx weight 95 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1916,…

1916 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (66g)

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1916, 66grams approx

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1921,…

Birmingham 1921 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Sparrow

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1921, maker: William Henry Sparrow, 54 grams approx

George VI sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1945,…

George VI Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

George VI sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1945, makers H. Vale & Co. Monogrammed. (Some dents to body). Height 8 cm Weight 46 grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1922…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1922

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1922 (Lawrence Emanuel), 8.5 cm x 7 cm, 66 grams

A silver cigarette case, with matching lighter, in original…

Silver cigarette case and lighter set in original case

A silver cigarette case, with matching lighter, in original case. Weights 76.7 and 38.7g.

A sterling silver cigarette case, plain design, initialled T.G.,…

Gilded Interior Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - Initialled T.G

A sterling silver cigarette case, plain design, initialled T.G., gilded interior. 8 x 7 x 0.8 cm. Weight 85g

A sterling silver cigarette case, line pattern, initialled I.M.…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Initials and Pattern

A sterling silver cigarette case, line pattern, initialled I.M.G., J.Gloster Ltd, Birmingham, 1925. 8.2 x 6 x 0.7 cm. Weight 56g

A sterling silver cigarette case, plain form, initials engraved…

Plain Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Initials

A sterling silver cigarette case, plain form, initials engraved to lid of case; stamped Prouds. Weight 60.1g.

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.

Sterling silver cigarette case small cigarette case with gilt…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case small cigarette case with gilt interior hallmarked Birmingham 1926 by Frederic field. Weight 70 grams.

Silver cigarette case. Machine decorated. Monogrammed. Wt. 91g

Monogrammed Silver Cigarette Case, Machine Decorated

Silver cigarette case. Machine decorated. Monogrammed. Wt. 91g

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Inscription, 1931

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1931, H Brs (Hardy Bros), of square form, decorated with inscription to top left corner reading "S.S// from M.F.B// 11 6 32", total weight 84gm

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London,…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case, London 1860

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked London, 1860, MN&WB (Mappin & Webb), of conventional form, total weight 78gm, 8.5 cm x 7 cm

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

Australian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Stripe Decoration

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked E.H, Stg silver, of slender rectangular form, with stripe decoration and monogram, a/f to interior, total weight 115gm, 10.5 cm x 8 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1915 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1915, Deakin and Francis, curved rectangular form with central medallion engraved 'J.S.S//1916,' with gilt interior, length 8.5 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case with Initials, 1886

Late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Chester, 1886, makers mark rubbed, of pillow form, with gilt interior and initials to body, total weight 52gm, length 8 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1918

George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1918, Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, of curved square form, with central monogram W.S.B. In reeded body, with gilt interior, total weight 117gm, length 9 cm

An English sterling silver cigarette case, Smith & Bartlam,…

1911 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Smith & Bartlam

An English sterling silver cigarette case, Smith & Bartlam, Chester, 1911, engraved inside, Wt 82 grams

Victorian Sterling silver cigarette case marked Chester, 1899,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Chester 1899 (A/F)

Victorian Sterling silver cigarette case marked Chester, 1899, 56g (A/F)

Sterling silver cigarette case. Engraved dedication from…

1928 Prosserpine Soccer Club Engraved Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case. Engraved dedication from Prosserpine Soccer club, dated 1928. Wt. 68g

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

Sterling silver cigarette case stamped STG SIL, engraved…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - ND Initials

Sterling silver cigarette case stamped STG SIL, engraved initials ND to top right hand corner, 66grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1935

Birmingham 1935 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1935

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1933,…

Asprey Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1933

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1933, makers Asprey. Engraved to interior. Weight 100grams approx.

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1921,…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Decoration

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1921, makers Hobson, James & Gilby. Engraved decoration. Monogrammed. (some dents) Wt. 59grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1923,…

Monogrammed George V Silver Cigarette Case

George V sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1923, makers B&B. Monogrammed. width 48grams

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1926…

1926 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1926 (Thomas William Lack), 8.5 x 9 cm, 106 grams

Ornate sterling silver card case, 10 cm x 7.5 cm approx…

Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Card and Cigarette Case

Ornate sterling silver card case, 10 cm x 7.5 cm approx together with a tortoise shell cigarette case, as inspected

Vintage Australian sterling silver cigarette case, stamped…

Vintage Australian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engraved Crest

Vintage Australian sterling silver cigarette case, stamped 'Fx&R (For Fairfax & Roberts) & 'Stg Silver', & with engraved family crest

Hardy Bros. sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case 1936

Hardy Bros. sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1936, 124g approx.

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1921

1921 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1921

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Chester 1936, 78g…

1936 Chester Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (78g)

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Chester 1936, 78g approx.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1922, makers…

George V Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1922

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1922, makers Joseph Gloster, engraved decoration, monogrammed, height 8 cm; weight 53grams.

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case

Victorian sterling silver cigarette case

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case London 1903,…

Edward VII Silver Cigarette Case, 1903

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case London 1903, monogrammed, height 8.5 cm; weight 75grams.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1912,…

Monogrammed George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1912

George V sterling silver cigarette case Chester 1912, monogrammed, height 8 cm; weight 66grams

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked London 1897 Sampson…

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, London 1897 Hallmark

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked London 1897 Sampson Mordan & Co, 8 cm x 7 cm closed, 106 grams

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1924, makers…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram, 1924

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1924, makers Joseph Gloster Ltd, monogrammed, height 10 cm approx, weight 130grams approx.

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1911, makers…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 1911

George V sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1911, makers T.E. Beardsmore, monogrammed, weight 58grams approx.