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.

Musical Cigarette Holder

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Vintage Automation Musical Cigarette Holder

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H 12 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Automation Musical Cigarette Holder

Located in London, Nottinghill

This beautiful automation and musical cigarette holder is in good working condition.

Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Musical "Black & White Buchanan's Scotch" Bottle Cigarette Holder

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H 11 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage Musical "Black & White Buchanan's Scotch" Bottle Cigarette Holder

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage musical "Black & White Buchanan's Scotch" bottle cigarette holder, circa 1950s.

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s

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H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s Decorative tabletop cigarette holder and lighter, spherical form, the decor of the world globe map with ...

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Musical Cigarette Holder

What were long cigarette holders for?
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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.