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 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

An Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case, 96.6g

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 96.6g

An Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case, 96.6g

English hallmarked sterling silver niello & guilloche cigarette…

1926 Inscribed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Niello & Guilloche

English hallmarked sterling silver niello & guilloche cigarette case with a gilt wash interior, inscribed 'With Love B.Z. 1926'. Birmingham, 1925, maker Henry Matthews. Condition good to fair, some wear to the corners, loose strap to the interior. Length…

Australian sterling silver cigarette case having a rectangular…

Wave Pattern Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Melbourne c1930

Australian sterling silver cigarette case having a rectangular body, with repeating wave pattern, monogrammed 'DMA', stamped 'S Silver Apex'. Melbourne, c1930, maker G E Rodd Melbourne. Condition good, some minor wear typical of age & use. Length 12.5 cm.…

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Hallmark

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case marked stg, 65grams approx

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 65g

Sterling silver cigarette case marked stg, 65grams approx

Sterling silver cigarette case and 9ct fine rail link chain…

Silver cigarette case and gold chain

Sterling silver cigarette case and 9ct fine rail link chain piece

Australian silver cigarette case, by Hardy Bros

Hardy Bros Australian Silver Cigarette Case

Australian silver cigarette case, by Hardy Bros

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham

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.

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

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

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

A Fortnum & Mason crocodile skin and silver mounted…

Fortnum & Mason Crocodile Skin Cigarette Case, 1936

A Fortnum & Mason crocodile skin and silver mounted leather-lined cigarette case, 1936, fully hallmarked. Stamped to inner lid 'Fortnum & Mason London

Sterling silver cigarette case, 1923

1923 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, 1923

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham circa 1935,…

1935 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham circa 1935, 14 cm x 8.5 cm, 203 grams approx

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Britannic sterling silver…

Britannic Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Goldring & Harrop

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Britannic sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case 149g

A sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case made for Prouds…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Initials

A sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case made for Prouds Initialled 'F.K.M' 129g

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

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Britannic sterling silver…

Britannic Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Cigarette Case by Magnus Goldring

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Britannic sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case model 'R57', engraved 'E.N.H 1964' in the interior 234g

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Invicta sterling silver…

Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Cigarette Case by Magnus Goldring

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop Invicta sterling silver engine-turned cigarette case Initialled 'J.A' 178g

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic…

Sterling Silver Britannic Cigarette Case by Goldring & Harrop

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic engine-turned cigarette case 198g

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic…

1940 Sterling Silver Britannic Cigarette Case by Hardy Bros

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic engine-turned cigarette case c. 1940, retailed by Hardy Bros 152g

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic…

1940 Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Cigarette Case by Goldring & Harrop

A Magnus Goldring, Edwin Harrop sterling silver Britannic engine-turned cigarette case c.1940, initialled 'GBOW' 159g

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

A good heavy late Victorian silver cigarette case, rectangular…

Victorian Silver Cigarette Case by George Unite

A good heavy late Victorian silver cigarette case, rectangular form, scroll engraved, vacant cartouche to the front, push-button release, gilded interior. Birmingham 1899 by George Unite. 128gms

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

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…

925 sterling cigarette case

925 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

925 sterling cigarette case

Silver filigree cigarette case A/F

Damaged Silver Filigree Cigarette Case

Silver filigree cigarette case A/F

800 Continental silver cigarette case

Continental Silver Cigarette Case - 800 Grade

800 Continental silver cigarette case

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.

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

Latvian silver cigarette case with a gilt wash interior & a…

Latvian Silver Cigarette Case with Blue Stone Clasp

Latvian silver cigarette case with a gilt wash interior & a blue semi precious stone clasp, engraved to interior ' Linda 19 25 30' maker 'Pg' condition good, minor dents. Length 11 cm weight 126g

Good quality solid hallmarked sterling silver gentlemen's…

1946 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by S J Rose

Good quality solid hallmarked sterling silver gentlemen's cigarette case, marked for S J Rose, London 1946, approx 186 grams, approx 8 cm x 12.5 cm

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case.…

George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1930

George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham1930, makers Wtw. Wt. 197g

Prouds sterling silver cigarette case engraved with map of…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Australia Map Engraving

Prouds sterling silver cigarette case engraved with map of Australia and initials A.B., stamped 'Prouds E. H. STG. SILVER' weight approximately 161.7 grams

A late Victorian quality engraved silver cigarette case, shaped…

Victorian Engraved Silver Cigarette Case by Howard James

A late Victorian quality engraved silver cigarette case, shaped for the hip, all-over repeating fine scroll engraving of Persian inspired form, gilded interior. Birmingham 1889 by Howard James, a noted case maker

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

Silver Filigree Cigarette Case - 93g

Silver filigree cigarette case, approximately 93gr

1920's sterling silver cigarette case

1920s Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

1920's sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams…

Sheffield Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, 83g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Sheffield, 83 grams 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

A silver cigarette case, rectangular, half engraved with leaf…

Leafy Engraved Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1914

A silver cigarette case, rectangular, half engraved with leaf scrolls; W.H.Haseler, Birmingham 1914

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

Birmingham 1938 Sterling Cigarette Case

A gilt sterling cigarette case Birmingham 1938

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

Birmingham 1946 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

A sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1946

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

Dunhill silver cigarette table lighter & sterling silver…

Dunhill Silver Lighter & Sterling Cigarette Case Set

Dunhill silver cigarette table lighter & sterling silver cigarette case. (2 items)

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, William Comyns,…

Melba's Inscribed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, William Comyns, London, 1901 the plain rectangular case inscribed to the lid, 'To Papa from Melba 1902' opening to reveal a gilded interior with cedar lining, the underside lined with maroon morocco leather 7…

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

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89…

Birmingham 1929 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 89g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 89 grams

A large sterling Continental silver cigarette case. First half…

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turned Design

A large sterling Continental silver cigarette case. First half 20th century, with maker's marks, Foe and unidentified silver mark in lozenge, the rectangular case engine turned throughout with contrasting ribbed and mesh bands, having a sprung hinged lid;…

Thai silver cigarette case. Elephant & dancer decoration. W193g

Thai Elephant Cigarette Case with Dancer Decoration

Thai silver cigarette case. Elephant & dancer decoration. W193g

Silver cigarette case with flower to face, hallmarked sterling…

Sterling Silver Flower Cigarette Case by Synyer & Beddoes

Silver cigarette case with flower to face, hallmarked sterling silver, Birmingham, maker's mark, Synyer & Beddoes (Harry Synyer & Charles Joseph Beddoes) Vyse Street, Birmingham, circa early 20th century, approx 10 cm x 10 cm

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

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Vintage, 69gms

Vintage sterling silver cigarette case stamped Stg, 69gms approx

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 174g…

Birmingham 1920 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 174g

Sterling silver cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 174g 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

Theatre related, engraved sterling silver 9ct mono. Cigarette…

Engraved Sterling Silver Cigarette Case for Theatre Enthusiasts

Theatre related, engraved sterling silver 9ct mono. Cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning decoration

Engine-Turned Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning decoration

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Birmingham 1922 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Birmingham 1922

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

Small Sterling Silver Cigarette Case from Chester

Sterling silver small cigarette case, Chester

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning, Birmingham…

1932 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Engine Turning

Sterling silver cigarette case with engine turning, Birmingham 1932

Sterling silver cigarette case, by GM, possibly Australian

GM Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - Australian Made

Sterling silver cigarette case, by GM, possibly Australian

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

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

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.

Silver cigarette case, weight approximately 349 grams.…

Lorenzo Mott's Italian Consulate Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, weight approximately 349 grams. Paperwork indicates this was owned by Lorenzo Mott, Italian consulate

An Art Deco silver cigarette case, engine-turned with chamfered…

Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case by Cohen & Charles

An Art Deco silver cigarette case, engine-turned with chamfered sides; Cohen & Charles, London 1934. Weight approx 135g

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1898

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1898, makers T.H.H. & Co. Monogrammed. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 8 cm. Wt. 69g

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…

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1908

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 8.3 cm x 6.2 cm, 58 grams approx

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1920,…

Birmingham 1920 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 155g

Sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 155g approx

Sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1928 maker Hardy…

Birmingham 1928 Hardy Brothers Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1928 maker Hardy Brothers Ltd, approx 200 grams

Portuguese silver Elk cigarette case with a gilt wash interior.…

Portuguese Silver Elk Cigarette Case

Portuguese silver Elk cigarette case with a gilt wash interior. Lisbon, stamped with a boars head 'J' & '38'. Length 9.2 cm. Weight 98g

Austro-Hungarian silver cigarette case with diagonal fluted…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Cigarette Case with Fluted Design

Austro-Hungarian silver cigarette case with diagonal fluted design. Maker Ke. Length 12.1 cm. Weight 199g

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 chased design. Hallmarked…

Birmingham 1916 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Chased Design

Sterling silver cigarette case chased design. Hallmarked Birmingham 1916.

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

A George VI silver cigarette case, Elliot Steele & Benjamin…

George VI Silver Cigarette Case, Chester 1946, Initialled GFB

A George VI silver cigarette case, Elliot Steele & Benjamin Dolphin, Chester, 1946, initialled GFB, 192gms, 12.5 x 8.5 cm

William Comyns, London 1904 decorative silver table cigarette…

Decorative Silver Cigarette Casket with Bird and Floral Design

William Comyns, London 1904 decorative silver table cigarette casket rectangular, the sides profusely decorated with floral scrollwork and inhabited by birds, matching hinged lids with vacant cartouche centre, lined with wood, 17 x 14 x 9 cm

Silver cigarette case with indistinct marks. Length 12.5 cm,…

Silver Cigarette Case - Indistinct Markings - 12.5cm Length

Silver cigarette case with indistinct marks. Length 12.5 cm, weight 171g

935 sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case - 935 Grade

935 sterling silver cigarette case

Sterling silver cigarette case 1933 Birmingham

1933 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Sterling silver cigarette case 1933 Birmingham

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

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1905

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1905, makers AJ. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 8 cm. Weight 47g

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1912.…

Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Acanthus Engraving

Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1912. Acanthus engraving. Length 12 cm. Weight 169g

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

Birmingham 1920 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1920

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Birmingham 1911 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1911

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

Birmingham 1900 Silver Cigarette Case

Silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1900

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

Mexican silver cigarette case etched 'Babs'. Stamped 'Silver…

Etched Mexican Silver Cigarette Case with 'Babs'

Mexican silver cigarette case etched 'Babs'. Stamped 'Silver 950'. Weight 152g

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…

A Continental silver and sapphire cigarette case, circa late…

Art Nouveau Sapphire Cigarette Case

A Continental silver and sapphire cigarette case, circa late 19th century, marked 800 and with a Crown only, in the Art Nouveau manner, the squared case of gently rounded form having a trio of natural sapphires grain set as a flower with a simple engraved…

A sterling silver cigarette case, 20th century, by Dunklings,…

Dunklings Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Armorial Shield

A sterling silver cigarette case, 20th century, by Dunklings, with maker's mark Eh. The square form shaped hinged case with an armorial shield bearing a Latin inscription; hallmarks to the interior. Silver weight 92gr. Length 8 cm. Width 7.5 cm