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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A crocodile cigar-case and three various table-lighters, one…

A crocodile cigar-case and three various table-lighters, one lighter marked Ronson, case 14 x 10 cm, table lighters 6-9 cm high

Antique Chinese carved ivory case, rectangular shape cigarette…

Antique Chinese carved ivory case, rectangular shape cigarette case intricately pierced carved depicting dragons, foliate and round medallions with push button closure

Early / mid 20th century cigarette case, rectangular form…

Floral Still Life: Exquisite Mid-20th Century Cigarette Case

Early / mid 20th century cigarette case, rectangular form finely painted with floral still life 11 cm height

An emerald shagreen and ivory case, French, circa 1930, the…

French Shagreen and Ivory Cigarette Box

An emerald shagreen and ivory case, French, circa 1930, the wood lined table top cigarette box with ivory edging and thumbpiece, 4.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Victorian shagreen and gilded brass cheroot case, by Leuchars,…

Victorian Shagreen Cheroot Case by Leuchars, London

Victorian shagreen and gilded brass cheroot case, by Leuchars, 38 Piccadilly, London, of rectangular form, of handsome proportions set with shagreen panels to each side, opening to a fitted silk interior, stamped to interior, 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm

Victorian Tunbridge ware cigarette case, length 12 cm

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Cigarette Case (12cm)

Victorian Tunbridge ware cigarette case, length 12 cm

Louis Vuitton cigarette case in good condition. Height: 13 cm

Louis Vuitton Cigarette Case (Good Condition)

Louis Vuitton cigarette case in good condition. Height: 13 cm

Antique figural brass bell, a Ronson lighter and vintage…

Brass Bell, Ronson Lighter, and Cigarette Case Set

Antique figural brass bell, a Ronson lighter and vintage cigarette case, 11 cm high, bell

Tortoiseshell cigarette case, decorated with shield, a/f, 8 cm…

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case with Shield Decoration (a/f)

Tortoiseshell cigarette case, decorated with shield, a/f, 8 cm x 9 cm

Pewter cigarette case, hammered pewter decorated case with…

Hammered Pewter Cigarette Case with Dolphin Handle

Pewter cigarette case, hammered pewter decorated case with dolphin handle and four raised decorative feet, impressed 'Gerotin' to base

A Victorian ivory cheroot case, length 12 cm, width 8 cm

Victorian Ivory Cheroot Case (12x8cm)

A Victorian ivory cheroot case, length 12 cm, width 8 cm

Sterling cigarette box, Art Nouveau applied decoration to top…

Art Nouveau Sterling Cigarette Box, Birmingham 1906

Sterling cigarette box, Art Nouveau applied decoration to top of case, hallmarked Birmingham 1906

English shagreen cigarette case, of slender rectangular form,…

English Shagreen Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior

English shagreen cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, with gilt interior, marked P.H.V &Co. Made in England, 12.5 cm x 8.5 cm

Two vintage compacts & a cigarette case

Vintage Compact Trio & Cigarette Case

Two vintage compacts & a cigarette case

Good antique bright cut cigarette case one side depicting a…

Antique Bright Cut Cigarette Case with Lion Crest

Good antique bright cut cigarette case one side depicting a lion and lioness and the other side crested.

An antique Continental cigarette case studded with cabochon…

Ruby-studded Antique Continental Cigarette Case

An antique Continental cigarette case studded with cabochon rubies, late 19th century, stamped, Kraft Alpacca, with pictorial maker's mark, 9.5 x 7 cm

Vintage brass lady's cigarette & cosmetic case three section…

Brass Lady's Cigarette & Cosmetic Case

Vintage brass lady's cigarette & cosmetic case three section brass case, with separate lids opening to cigarette case, powder compact, and aide memoire, height 11 cm.

Two vintage metal cigarette cases including: pocket tobacco…

Vintage Metal Cigarette Cases with Lighter Attachment

Two vintage metal cigarette cases including: pocket tobacco case; and cigarette case with lighter attachment.

A delightful Meerschaum and amber Cheroot holder, second half…

Meerschaum and Amber Hand Cheroot Holder in Fitted Case

A delightful Meerschaum and amber Cheroot holder, second half 20th century, in the form of a hand with an ornate cuff and housed in a fitted case, length 12.5 cm

Two vintage tortoiseshell pieces including: cigarette case; and…

Vintage Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case and Decorated Tray Set

Two vintage tortoiseshell pieces including: cigarette case; and small decorated tray, length 10.5 cm.

A cigarette case by Louis Vuitton, styled in Damier Ebene…

LV Damier Ebene Cigarette Case

A cigarette case by Louis Vuitton, styled in Damier Ebene coated canvas, 12 x 6.5 cm.

George V 9ct cigarette case, slightly bowed form with engine…

George V Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Decoration

George V 9ct cigarette case, slightly bowed form with engine turned decoration and initialled cabochon, Birmingham 1919, makers Horace Woodward & Co

Good vintage stone set burr walnut cigarette case bead and…

Vintage Burr Walnut Cigarette Case with Stone Set Lid

Good vintage stone set burr walnut cigarette case bead and stone set lid, with central portrait miniature, opening to burr walnut cigarette case, width 9 cm

Vintage French brass cigarette case ceramic cameo decoration to…

French Brass Cigarette Case with Ceramic Cameo Decoration

Vintage French brass cigarette case ceramic cameo decoration to lid, length 7.5 cm

An English shagreen covered cigarette case, early 20th century,…

English Shagreen Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century

An English shagreen covered cigarette case, early 20th century, original gilt wash interior, stamped 'Made in England', 13 x 8.5 cm

Edwardian wooden cigarette case, of curved pillow form, with…

Curved Wooden Cigarette Case with Inset Lid

Edwardian wooden cigarette case, of curved pillow form, with inset lid, 9 cm x 6.7 cm

A Republican period carved ivory cigarette case and circular…

Republican Ivory Cigarette Case and Lidded Box

A Republican period carved ivory cigarette case and circular lidded box, height 6.5 cm, diameter 7.8 cm (circular box)

Rare Victorian aluminium cigarette case. Engraved monogram 'Wi'…

Victorian Aluminium Cigarette Case with Engraved Monogram

Rare Victorian aluminium cigarette case. Engraved monogram 'Wi' for Wilfrid Inman, and dated May 19th 1898. Provenance: Mary Martin and Wilfrid Inman estate. Sir James Martin (1820-1866) Chief Justice and Premier of NSW; thence his daughter, Mary Martin…

A mid 20th century engine turned cigarette case with gilt…

Mid-century Gilt Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Design

A mid 20th century engine turned cigarette case with gilt interior marked WHM, Birmingham 218g, 14 cm x 8 cm

Vintage tortoiseshell cigarette case, 13 cm x 8 cm approx.

Vintage Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case - 13 cm x 8 cm

Vintage tortoiseshell cigarette case, 13 cm x 8 cm approx.

A tortoiseshell cigarette case measuring 8.5 x 4.5 cm.

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case - 8.5 x 4.5 cm

A tortoiseshell cigarette case measuring 8.5 x 4.5 cm.

An antique tortoiseshell cigarette case.

Vintage Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

An antique tortoiseshell cigarette case.

Walser Wald, lacquer cigarette case, c. 1930, the rectangular…

Walser Wald Lacquer Cigarette Case

Walser Wald, lacquer cigarette case, c. 1930, the rectangular case embellished with black, red and eggshell lacquer in a geometric design, marked 'WALSER WALD y CIE',with original Walser Wald presentation box (A/F), height 12.2 cm width 8.3 cm

Tortoiseshell cigarette case 10 cm x 8 cm approx

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case - Compact and Stylish

Tortoiseshell cigarette case 10 cm x 8 cm approx

Vintage embossed EPNS cigarette case

Embossed EPNS Cigarette Case - Vintage

Vintage embossed EPNS cigarette case

A tortoise shell cigarette case

Tortoise Shell Cigarette Case

A tortoise shell cigarette case

Australian World War II wooden cigarette case, sliding cover…

Australian WWII Cigarette Case: 'Australia Will Be There'

Australian World War II wooden cigarette case, sliding cover with slotted for 10 cigarettes, transfer printed with Australia will be there

925 sterling cigarette case

925 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

925 sterling cigarette case

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

Birmingham 1938 Sterling Cigarette Case

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

A silver-gilt cigarette case with engraved decoration. 9.3 x 5.…

Engraved Silver-Gilt Cigarette Case, 9.3 x 5.2 cm

A silver-gilt cigarette case with engraved decoration. 9.3 x 5.2 cm

Early tortoiseshell cigarette case, Length 8 cm, width 6 cm.…

Antique Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case from Seale Family, Sydney

Early tortoiseshell cigarette case, Length 8 cm, width 6 cm. Provenance: Seale Family, Sydney

Australian military forces cigarette case, 14 cm across.

Australian Military Cigarette Case - 14cm

Australian military forces cigarette case, 14 cm across.

A cloisonne cigarette case

Cloisonne Cigarette Case

A cloisonne cigarette case

Tortoiseshell cigarette case, measuring 9 cm wide, together…

Tortoiseshell and Oriental Cigarette Cases

Tortoiseshell cigarette case, measuring 9 cm wide, together with an oriental cigarette case.

Another Cheroot case as above painted with young women bathing…

Streamside Voyeur: Cheroot Case

Another Cheroot case as above painted with young women bathing feet in stream being secretly watched

Another Cheroot case as above painted with young woman being…

Soldier's Proposal

Another Cheroot case as above painted with young woman being propositioned by a soldier, entitled 'Hesitation'

Early 19th century Brunswick lacquer Cheroot case by Stobwasser…

Stobwasser Lacquer Cheroot Case with Sweetheart Scene

Early 19th century Brunswick lacquer Cheroot case by Stobwasser painted with young sweethearts watched by maid

Two various George V items, including cigarette case,…

George V Cigarette Case and Vesta Set

Two various George V items, including cigarette case, Birmingham 1913, makers S&B; and vesta, Sheffield 1915, makers Whl. Wt. 98g (total)

Cigarette case marked to catch, Kraft Alpacca

Kraft Alpacca Cigarette Case with 'Catch' Marking

Cigarette case marked to catch, Kraft Alpacca

Vintage mother of pearl cigarette case

Antique Mother of Pearl Cigarette Case

Vintage mother of pearl cigarette case

An Art Deco silver-plate cigarette case, rectangular,…

Art Deco Silver-Plate Cigarette Case with Initials

An Art Deco silver-plate cigarette case, rectangular, engine-turned and with applied initials.

Carved and pierced ivory cigarette case with. Dragon decoration

Dragon Ivory Cigarette Case

Carved and pierced ivory cigarette case with. Dragon decoration

An early 20th century chain purse, together with a mother of…

Chain Purse and Cigarette Case Duo

An early 20th century chain purse, together with a mother of pearl and brass cigarette case (2)

An early 20th century tortoise shell cigarette case

Vintage Tortoise Shell Cigarette Case

An early 20th century tortoise shell cigarette case

An early 20th century ivory roll top cigarette case

Ivory Roll Top Cigarette Case (9 words)

An early 20th century ivory roll top cigarette case

Bronze Arc de Triomphe cigarette case seated on a black marble…

Bronze Cigarette Case on Marble Base

Bronze Arc de Triomphe cigarette case seated on a black marble base

Antique tortoise shell cigarette case with a single elephant…

Elephant-Adorned Antique Tortoise Shell Cigarette Case

Antique tortoise shell cigarette case with a single elephant mounted to the lid. 13 cm long, 8 cm wide