Cigarette case - .925 silver - 1860 - Birmingham

A cigarette case in sterling silver by silversmith George Unite - Birmingham 1860

A lovely example of a Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, featuring a rectangular body with rounded edges, a central vacant cartouche, a gold-gilt interior, and a thumb-piece with catch. Made by George Unite of Birmingham in 1860. The dimensions of this fine handmade silver case are length 9 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm, and it weighs approximately 72 g. The cartouche is available for engraving, although there appear to be some light dents in this area. The silversmith's marks are clear and legible, with the duty stamp dating from the 1890s. A fine collector's item from 1860, which is unusual to find, as during that period, cigar cases were mostly produced, since cigarettes had not yet gained popularity.

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