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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Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1925,…

1925 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1925, maker: Horton & Allday, 113 grams

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case, London 1899, makers…

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Edward VII sterling silver cigarette case, London 1899, makers Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. weight 90grams

A silver cigarette case; I S Greenberg & Co, Birmingham 1939.

1939 Birmingham Silver Cigarette Case by I S Greenberg & Co

A silver cigarette case; I S Greenberg & Co, Birmingham 1939.

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

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…

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.

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 Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1928

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned motif, monogramned 'P.G', Birmingham 1928, by J. Gloster Ltd, total weight 93 g

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

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, of square form, the hinged cover engraved with monogram, total weight 88gm, 8 cm x 8.5 cm

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, of square form,…

Australian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Engraved Design, 119g

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, of square form, marked E.H sterling, with engraved line work to body, total weight 119gm, 8 cm x 10,5 cm

George V sterling silver cigarette case, of slender rectangular…

George V Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Decoration

George V sterling silver cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, with engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, 10 cm x 8 cm

Czechoslovakian silver cigarette case, marked 835, of…

Czechoslovakian Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Decoration

Czechoslovakian silver cigarette case, marked 835, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, total weight 89gm, length 9.5 cm

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, by apex, of rounded…

Australian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Design

Australian sterling silver cigarette case, by apex, of rounded rectangular form, with engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, total weight 74gm, length 8 cm

George VI sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, London,…

1937 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Mappin & Webb

George VI sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, London, 1937, Mappin & Webb, of slender rectangular form, with engine turned engraving, total weight 198gm

Engine turned and monogrammed sterling silver cigarette case…

1922 Sterling Silver Monogrammed Cigarette Case by Adie Brothers

Engine turned and monogrammed sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham, Adie Brothers 1922 142g

A sterling silver cigarette case and a vesta, 1913 Birmingham,…

1913 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Vesta

A sterling silver cigarette case and a vesta, 1913 Birmingham, both items, with maker's marks for Henry Clifford Davis (case) and T.Heatley, a plain cushion form cigarette case, hallmarked to the interior, and a bright cut floral engraved vesta and match…

A silver lady's cigarette case, circa 1920-30s, possibly…

1920s Hungarian Silver Cigarette Case with Monogram

A silver lady's cigarette case, circa 1920-30s, possibly Hungarian, with mark to hexagonal cartouche and other, engine turned to the top and with monogrammed cartouche, unadorned to the reverse; hallmarked to both the gilt washed lid and base. Total…

A vintage silver cigarette case, octagonal form with fine…

Octagonal Silver Cigarette Case with Guilloche Pattern

A vintage silver cigarette case, octagonal form with fine guilloche pattern and engraved features, dimensions 105 x 83 mm, wt. 130g.

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 rectangular, all machine engraved

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case rectangular, all machine engraved

An Edwardian silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1906.

Birmingham 1906 Edwardian Silver Cigarette Case

An Edwardian silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1906.

925 sterling cigarette case

925 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

925 sterling cigarette case

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Birmingham 1922 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

Birmingham 1920 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

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…

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

George V sterling silver cigarette case with gilded interior,…

George V Cigarette Case with Inscription and Hallmark

George V sterling silver cigarette case with gilded interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1916 by Wilen Neale & Son Ltd, inscribed William Drummond & Co Melbourne

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89…

Birmingham 1929 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 89g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89 grams

Engine turned sterling silver cigarette case stamped 'Stg…

Stamped Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Engine turned sterling silver cigarette case stamped 'Stg silver'

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.