A collection of twenty-one silver and gold cigarette / tobacco, match, and card cases English and American, various makers, various dates ranging from the late 19th to early 20th century

All variously decorated, some with repoussé and chased details, some with gem-set clasps, some with inscriptions or monograms, and two bearing enameled Union Jack appliques; Comprising six English sterling silver cigarette cases by the following makers: Howard James, Birmingham, 1880; Thomas Hayes, Birmingham, 1897; O. Ltd., Birmingham, 1911; Charles S. Green & Co., Birmingham, 1916; maker "F F," Birmingham, 1926; maker "R.N," Birmingham, 1926; a 9 carat gold cigarette box by Asprey & Co., with Chester hallmarks, 1923; eleven American sterling silver cigarette / tobacco, match, or card cases by the following makers: James E. Blake Co., Attleboro, MA; Webster Company, Attleboro, MA; R. Blackinton & Co., North Attleboro, MA; Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI; William B. Kerr & Co., Newark, NJ; R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, CT; and others marked "Sterling"; two silver cigarette cases, apparently unmarked; sold together with a silver match case / strike, apparently unmarked; a sterling silver money holder, inscribed "Ernest Waite Hogg," by William B. Kerr & Co., Newark, NJ; a sterling silver money clip by Tiffany & Co., New York, NY; and a gun metal card case, match box, and tobacco shredder in the form of a pocket watch, all apparently unmarked. (27 items total).

Total weight: 64.595 oz. t. (sterling and silver items only), 52.2 dwt (9 karat gold case)

Provenance

Property of a Philadelphia collector.