Sterling Boxes: Cigarette Cases

German 800 silver and enamel case, ca 1910. Rectangular and hinged. On cover are enameled 4 hound heads—all floppy ears, saggy jowls, wet noses, and whiskers. A keen-eyed canine group. Interior gilt. German marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 3 3/4 x D 3/8 in. Gross weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BM834

Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, ca 1950. Rectangular and hinged. On cover are enameled the International Code of Signals – bright and colorful shapes communicating important messages to savvy sailors. Nice condition and strong color.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 3 1/8 x D 1/4 in. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BS723

Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition with intact color.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 1/4. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BQ946

Elizabeth II sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Willian Neale & Sons, Ltd in Birmingham in 1956. Rectangular and hinged with chamfered corners. On cover in enamel is an early 2-seater airplane piloted through blue sky and fluffy white clouds. A serene depiction of flight only a few years after World War II. The scene is between reeded silver borders. Case back engine-turned. Interior gilt. Hallmarked. Fine color.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 5 x D 3 3/8 in. Gross weight: 5.8 troy... Click for details

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1907. Rectangular and hinged. On cover a fresh-faced goalie kicks back the ball. It’s the start of the game, judging by his clean uniform. Interlaced monogram also on cover. Interior gilt. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 2 5/8 x D 5/8 in. Weight: 1.77 troy ounces. #BM979

European sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Imported to Birmingham in 1905 by Steinhart & Co. Rectangular and hinged. On cover is bust of long-tressed temptress with rose-tinted flesh swathed in red robe. Full frontal. For PG-13 version, see BM100. Hallmarked. Excellent condition with strong color and good patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/3 x W 3 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BM101

European 935 silver and enamel cigarette case. Rectangular and hinged. On cover is bust of long-tressed temptress with rose-tinted flesh swathed in white gauze. Suggestive. For R-rated version, see BM101. Hallmarked. Excellent condition with strong color and good patina.

Dimensions: H 3 2/3 x W 3 1/8 in. Weight: 4.3 troy ounces. #BM100

Sterling silver cigarette case with marine motif. Made by R. Blackinton in North Attleboro, Mass., ca. 1900. Rectangular and hinged. Chased and repousse double-sided aquatic scene: water, plants, and fish. Interior gilt. Hallmark includes model no. 597. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 2 ¾ in. Weight:3.1 troy ounces. BI741

Cigarette case in 900 silver with enameled Classical scene. Made by FM in Austria, ca. 1900. Rectangular with side hinge. Unusual tableau on cover: a portico with figures in Classical and 19th-century court dress, a modern city in the background. Interior lightly gilt. Hallmarked. Excellent condition with nice patina and strong colors.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 4 3/4 in. Weight: 6.6 troy ounces. #BI440

This is a unique sterling silver cigarette case with engraved scenic decoration of the Kremlin. This rectangular hinged case has rounded corners and a matte surface with a gilt interior. The front of the case is elaborately decorated with a pictorial view of the Kremlin buildings with cloudy skies. It has a red cabochon stone for the clasp. It is fully marked inside the case, and measures approx. 3/4” high, 3 1/2” wide and 4 1/4” long. The classic design and decoration of this cigarette... Click for details