What were long cigarette holders for?

The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the old cigarette holders called?

The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.

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Rare Antique French Sarreguemines Cigarette and Match Holders

Sold|~~$380~~

Rare Antique French Sarreguemines Cigarette and Match Holders

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica porcelain cigarette and match holders. The porcelain pattern

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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Holder/Striker

Sold|~~$15,000~~

Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Holder/Striker

Located in New York, NY

A silver reeded cigarette case, the front and side applied with various gold initials, the back

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Silver Cigarette Holder

Sold|~~$312~~

Antique Silver Cigarette Holder

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous genuine Victorian Silver cigarette holder is Circa 1860. A highly collectable item

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1860s British Victorian Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Cigarette Holder in Silver and Bone

Sold|~~$197~~

Danish Cigarette Holder in Silver and Bone

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish cigarette holder in silver and bone Measures 8,4cm / 3 3/10".

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Early 20th Century Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Silver

1920s Chinese Dragon Table Lamp with Ashtray and Cigarette Holder

Sold|~~$586~~

1920s Chinese Dragon Table Lamp with Ashtray and Cigarette Holder

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Chinese Dragon table lamp with ashtray and cigarette holder in original condition. The carved

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Russian Enameled Silver-Gilt Cigarette Holder, 20th Century

Sold|~~$450~~

Russian Enameled Silver-Gilt Cigarette Holder, 20th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

From Moscow, the gilded silver holder enamelled with dots, scrolls and foliage in the traditional

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Vermeil, Silver, Enamel

Cigar and Tobacco Stand Black Forest Oak, 19th Century with Clock

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Cigar and Tobacco Stand Black Forest Oak, 19th Century with Clock

Located in Redding, CA

, cigarette holder and the front of the barrel opens to reveal a pull-out tray that hold a tobacco humidor

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Sold|~~$589~~

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

manufacture of Baby's rattle, book mark, box, brooch, buckle, button hook, cigarette case, cigarette holder

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Gold Object 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Gold Object 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Aurora, Ontario

, tiffany's refers to items like this as a "fancy gold object" which included: clocks, cigarette/ cigar

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Holders

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Cigarette Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique cigarette holders for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of antique cigarette holders made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Fabergé, Asprey International Limited and Cartier are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 4, are particularly popular. A selection of rose cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique cigarette holders for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Antique Cigarette Holders?

Prices for antique cigarette holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $15,000, while antique cigarette holders, on average, fetch $1,364.

Questions About Antique Cigarette Holders

What were long cigarette holders for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are the old cigarette holders called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.