Gilt Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Art deco box designed by Alfred Dunhill. A beautiful rectangular box, created in London England by the luxury brand house of Alfred Dunhill. This rare case box, was been realized during the WW2 period, back in the 1940. Crafted at the London workshop of Mosley, Flowers & Co with sharp and elegant geometric patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Embellished around with engine turned designs and accented on both sides, with panels of natural green shagreen leather. It is fitted with a lid, invisible integrated barrels hinge and a push thumb to lift. Weight: 93.2 Grams, (59.74 Dwt). Measurements: 84 mm by 64 mm by 13 mm (3.30 x 2.50 x 0.51 Inches). Hallmarks: Both parts are stamped with the British crown marks, The lion's head for the city of London, the letter E for the production and assayed year 1940, the maker's mark M&F associated to Mosley, Flowers & Co. and signed, "DUNHILL LONDON ". Mosley, Flowers & Co. The workshop of Mosley, Flowers & Co, was composed by Robert Frederick Mosley and Arthur Samuel Flowers. They was located in west London at the Albemarle Street. The workshop was registered between the 1912 and 1915. They was specialized in boxes. Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Note: This cigarette case is very similar to some petrol lighters manufactured by Dunhill for the sub-brand Parker Beacon...

Barman mechanical cigarette dispenser box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in Germany during the art deco p...

Art deco dispenser box with lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1939. This is a very rare box made in three-dimensions with one hinged squared lid and an integrated touch tip lighter...

An Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios decorated in an aztec like pattern and finished in...

This decorative box was made in France, in the late 19th century and was used by cigar smoking enthusiasts as a way to temporarily store, display, and serve cigars to guests. It was ...

German Secessionist humidor or casket box with exquisite gilt brass filigree cover and rosewood, made by Erhard & Söhne. The piece has a makers mar...

Impressive mid-20th Century Thai extremely rare and fine solid silver niello presentation box, of traditional form, decorated throughout with stylized leaves on richly gilded ground. The base is hallmarked Sterling (925 standard), Makers mark Alex & Co (Royal silversmiths active in Bangkok). Provenance; Presented by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand (1927-2016) to Sir Berkley Gage, H.M Ambassador to Thailand in 1957 (1920-1999), sold by his inheritors. Nielloware art and jewellery has always been very popular in Thailand, However, the niello technique does not seem to have originated in Thailand. It is said that it was introduced by the Persians or the Portuguese to Thailand since both countries had an early presence in Siam. This particular box is an exceptional example of Thai niello...

This is a magnificent antique Victorian burr walnut and boulle serpentine humidor, circa 1870 in date. This splendid humidor is inlaid with exquisite bands of boulle cut brass strap...

Gorgeous Napoleon III Cigar box in Boulle style Marquetry, opening by 6 doors, each door keeping 3 cigars each, total of 18 cigars in storage. Made in ebony veneer and Boulle style...