Cigars & Smoking

By W. Neale Ltd — Enamel & Engine-Turned Decoration — 36.9 grams — Gilt Interior

Superb Quality Vesta, MatchBook Holder, Handmade by W. Neale Ltd, Birmingham, in 1936 — a much sought after U.K. Silversmith. English heavy gauge .925 Sterling Silver, fully Hallmarked, with exquisite Enamel and engine-turned decoration. Dimensions: about 6.2 cm long x 4.5 cm wide. A well made and unusually Heavy 36.9 grams for a MatchBook Holder, with Gilt interior are both signs of Quality. Box has No inscriptions or initials. A practical and most decorative conversation piece. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY ARE ALL EXCELLENT.

Rare Coin depicting King Louis Philippe — Cigar Cutter, Scissors, File — Hallmarked

Inset with 3 various Utensils, Cigar Cutter / Knife, Scissors, File by 'Orfèvre Éloi Pernet' Paris, France — Coutellerie de luxe, Rare and Ancien. Dimensions: Approximately, 1.5" in diameter x about 3/16" thick. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY ARE ALL EXCELLENT. Note: eBay item # 182570013069 is missing the Spring from the Scissors, not disclosed. Also, item # 182601637881, Photo shows Spring Broken, not disclosed. Be very careful that the utensils are complete. Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Dunhill London all sought Eloi's fine craftsmanship. On eBay, April 18, an 1857 3pc 100 Franc Gold multitool SOLD for US $1,825.

By Charles Louis Eloi Pernet — Cigar Cutter, Knife, File + Sterling Key Chain — 36 grams

Ingenious idea using an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs Coin, 1843 as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar, Knife, File and a heavy Sterling Key Chain. Fully functional, perfect working order, with only minor scratches due to the age and use. Brilliantly conceived, this multifunctional tool is a Cigar Cutter Plus although it looks, it feels and is an Antique French Silver Coin. Fully Hallmarked with the French 'wild boar, tête de sanglier' for .950 Silver Guarantee, as well as the Hallmarks for Eloi Pernet and the 'Depose' Louis Vuitton Trademark, France. Diameter: 3.75 cm / 1.5 inches x 3/16 inches thick. Weight: 36 grams approximately. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

By Robert Pringle — Engine-Turned Decoration — 36.9 grams — Spring Lever Interior

Top Quality Art Deco Antique MatchBook Holder, Handmade by Robert Pringle, in 1939 — a much sought after U.K. Silversmith. English heavy .925 Sterling Silver, fully Hallmarked, with exquisite engine-turned decoration all over. Dimensions: about 59mm long x 44mm wide. A well made and unusually Heavy 36.9 grams for a MatchBook Holder, with Gilt interior are both signs of Quality. Box has a Blank Cartouche, No Inscription and the inside is fitted with a 'Spring Lever' to hold tightly the Match Book. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY ARE ALL EXCELLENT.

Unique One-of-a-Kind — 'A Match for You' Inscription — 3.25" Long

Unbelievable Quality Match Box Holder & Striker, a unique one-of-a-kind example, Antique and in outstandingly beautiful and colorful Cloisonné Enamel on Bronze with exquisite decoration. The 'Match Striker' portion is on the inside of the Top. 'A Match for You' is highlighted on the Top in Enamel with the clever use of a white Match perfectly detailed to replace the word 'Match'. Dimensions: about 3.25" long at base x 2" wide at base x 1.5" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY ARE EXCELLENT.

Collector's Advisory — Condition is Important — Spring Missing from Scissors

One example is Missing its Spring on the Scissors. This is shown for educational purposes — Condition is important. If Condition is not important to You then you will certainly find examples less expensive than mine however, be very careful of Condition. eBay item # 182570013069 is missing the Spring from the Scissors, not disclosed. Also, item # 182601637881, Photo shows Spring Broken, not disclosed. eBay item Eloi Pernet, # 252973757980 is also missing the Spring from the Scissors, and not disclosed.

Each with Knife, Scissors, File — Fully Hallmarked — 'Tête de Sanglier' Silver Guarantee

Ingenious idea transforming an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs Coin as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar, Scissors, File and a Key Chain. And it works, everything works, seamlessly. Each example has been Brilliantly conceived and, although each looks, it feels and is an Antique French Silver Coin it is also quite decorative and certainly a 'conversation piece' as a practical multifunctional tool. Fully Hallmarked with the French for Silver Guarantee, as well as the Hallmarks for Eloi Pernet and 'Depose' Hallmark & 'Made in France'. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of each is excellent considering its Age & Use.

Cigar Cutter, Scissors, File + Silver Key Chain — 36 grams — Diameter 3.8 cm

Ingenious idea using an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs Coin as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar, Scissors, File and a Key Chain. Fully functional, perfect working order, with only minor scratches due to the age and use. Fully Hallmarked with the French 'wild boar, tête de sanglier' for Silver Guarantee, as well as the Hallmarks for Eloi Pernet and 'Depose' Hallmark & 'Made in France'. Diameter: 3.8cm / 1.5 inches x 3/16 inches thick. Weight: 36 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

Ebony Wood — Semi-Precious Stones & Mother of Pearl — Holds 60 Cigars — Locks with Bronze Key

A veritable 'Work of Art', a magnificent Napoléon III Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor with overall inlaid Oriental decoration in semi-precious stones, mother of pearl on 4 Sides and constructed out of Ebony wood. The workmanship of the Ebeniste who handmade this Humidor is unsurpassed in Quality and detailing. 5 Cigar Trays 5.75" deep at Top & becoming 6.75" at bottom. Holds 60 Cigars in various sizes. 12.75" Wide x 9.25" Deep x 7.25" Tall. Locks & comes with its lovely Bronze Key. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional.

Cigar Cutter, Scissors, File + Silver Key Chain — Guillotine Cutter Blade

Ingenious idea using an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs Coin as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar, Scissors, File and a Key Chain. Fully functional, perfect working order, with only minor scratches due to the age and use. Brilliantly conceived, this Cigar Cutter Plus although it looks, it feels and is an Antique French Silver Coin it is also quite decorative and certainly a 'conversation piece' as a multifunctional tool. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

Chinese Lacquer over Silver — 'America' Collection — 5.75" Long — Original Presentation Box

An outstandingly beautiful, heavy and practical double Cigar Case in French .950 Sterling Silver with inlaid Chinese Lacquer from the Christofle 'America' Collection. The workmanship of the Silversmith with the inlaid Chinese Lacquer demonstrates the Quality this famous Parisian Firm of Silversmiths was capable of producing. Handmade for 2 large Cigars with the Dimensions 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) Long x 1.5 cm wide. Closes tightly. I also have the Original Christofle Presentation Box for the Purchaser. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional with only minor surface scratches.

Cigar Cutter, Scissors, File + Silver Key Chain — 36 grams

Ingenious idea using an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs Coin as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar, Scissors, File and a Key Chain. Fully functional, perfect working order, with only minor scratches due to the age and use. Fully Hallmarked with the French for Silver Guarantee, as well as the Hallmarks for Eloi Pernet. Diameter: 3.8cm / 1.5 inches x 3/16 inches thick. Weight: 36 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

Stainless Steel Guillotine Cigar Cutter Blade — 31.5 grams — Diameter 3.8 cm

Ingenious idea using an Original and Period French .950 Sterling Silver Coin as the Case to house a Coupe Cigar. Fully functional, perfect working order, with only minor scratches due to the age and use. Brilliantly conceived, this Cigar Cutter although it looks, it feels and is an Antique French Silver Coin it is also quite decorative and certainly a 'conversation piece'. Fully Hallmarked with the French for Silver Guarantee, as well as the Hallmarks for Eloi Pernet. Diameter: 3.8cm / 1.5 inches x 3/16 inches thick. Weight: 31.5 grams approximately. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

Orfèvrerie Christofle — Original Presentation Box — Finest Stainless Steel Blade

Original creation by the Christofle Workshop in Paris in Silver with the finest Stainless Steel Blade. Comes with its Original Presentation Box including the Silver Ring which fits on to the end of the Knife permitting this Knife to be worn on a Silver Chain. Out of Stock in Christofle Stores since the turn of the Century. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional with only minor surface scratches.

By Victor Luxenburg, The Goldsmiths Emporium, London — Frosted & Ribbed Crystal — 2.25" High

Lovely English Sterling Silver with Frosted and Ribbed Crystal/Glass Match Holder & Striker, fully Hallmarked with the Lion Passant, the Leopard's Head, the London Letter 'f' for 1901 together with the London Silversmith, Victor Luxenburg of The Goldsmiths Emporium together with full English Sterling Hallmarks for 1901. Dimensions: 2 1/4" High. Decorated overall with exquisite detail in a Ribbed Design which for practical purposes, is what the Match is struck against to Light. No Dents, Dings or Repairs. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use.

CHRISTOFLE + GALLIA — Heavily Plated Silver over Bronze — Exotic Wood Panels — 15.8 cm Long

From the incomparable Silver Workshops of CHRISTOFLE + GALLIA is where this RARE Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor was made by Hand from heavily plated Silver over Bronze with inlaid exotic wood Panels and Double Wood interior. The Hinges are in perfect condition and considering its age, it is almost 100 years old. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions are: 15.8 cm Long x 6.5cm High x 9.2 cm Deep. There is a custom made original 'Separator' piece to divide this Box if needed. Hallmarked O. GALLIA and Numbered 5428.

Philippine or African Mahogany Wood — 15.75" Wide — Locks with 2 Keys

This Cuban Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor was constructed out of Philippine or African Mahogany Wood which is quite durable. The workmanship of the Ebeniste who handmade this Humidor is unsurpassed in Quality both inside and out. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. The removable Shelf permits the storage of Cigars in various Sizes & Gauges and is designed to permit Humidity to pass from the Top to the Bottom. 15.75" Wide x 8 1/2" Tall. Locks & comes with 2 lovely Keys. The Humidor has Handles on each side which are inset into the Sides of the Box so they are flat when closed.

Solid Sterling Silver — 2.25" Long — Suspension Loop for Chain or Fob

An outstanding heavy and practical Cigar Piercer in solid Sterling Silver with its Casing & a Suspension Loop to hang it from a Chain or Fob. Piercing is ideal for smaller Gauge Cigars. The workmanship of the Silversmith with the Design engraved demonstrates the Quality of this Piece. Full English Sterling Hallmarks to both pieces. Dimensions: 2.25" (6cm) Long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are superb.

Massive Bronze — 480 grams — 5.5" Long — Dated 1923 — Stamped 'Los Angeles Works'

Exceptionally fine & very heavy Antique Match Holder, Striker and Ash Tray in massive Bronze with the initial 'B' in an oval Wreath Cartouche on both sides representing the Los Angeles BILTMORE and Dated, 1923. Base is stamped with many numbers, symbols and 'Los Angeles....Works' etc. 5.5" long x 4.0 wide x 3.5" tall and weighs approx. 480 grams. Decorated overall with exquisite detail. No Dents, Dings or Repairs. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional.

Vintage Gouda Pottery — Numbered 558 & 'Nova 46. GOUDA' — 2 1/8" High

Vintage Match Holder / Striker from Gouda, Holland. The colors are bright, vivid and the workmanship superb. It is numbered on bottom 558 & 'Nova 46. GOUDA' with the 'Striker' on the bottom. Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

Sculpted as a Water Well with Pulley — Made by Susse Frères, Paris

Outstanding Bronze Match Holder & Striker Sculpted as a Water WELL, Pulley and all. The Wheel of the Pulley serves as the Match Striker and the Well designed to hold the matches. The outside of the Well may be used to strike the matches as well. Made by one of Paris France's most well known Foundry, Susse Frères. Note the detail of the construction of the WELL, the Bricks, the Pulley, the Striker. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Consider it as a Bronze Sculpture which can serve as a Desk Paperweight as well.

Navajo Sterling Silver with Turquoise — Cartier Paris — Dunhill London

Choose from 3 Cigar or Cigarette or Pipe lighters. The Navajo Sterling Silver Lighter has a 'Bic' inserted. It is Signed by the Navajo Artist, Hallmarked Sterling Silver and inlaid with the finest natural & genuine Turquoise Stones. The workmanship of this Handmade Lighter is unsurpassed in Quality and Design. Both the Cartier, Paris Lighter & Dunhill London Lighter live up to the reputations of both Firms. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

Part of my Collection — Bronze, Silver, Gilt Metal, Iron — Various Mediums

Part of my Collection of Match Holders and Match Strikers including Advertising in all mediums, Bronze, Silver, Gilt Metal, Iron etc. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Please look at the photos to see some rare Examples. I apologize if an example you are interested in has already been Sold.

Holds 7 Cigars — KEY Wind Music — Barrel Match Holder — 9" High x 10" Long

RARE Musical Cannon which holds 7 Cigars in the Barrel together with a Barrel shaped Match Holder/Striker beside the Canon. KEY wind on bottom for Music. The Cannon was placed on the Dining Table at the end of a Meal and it was directed towards a Guest and by releasing the Trigger mechanism at the back of the Barrel, a Cigar is shot out of the Canon in the direction of the Guest. Match Striker found next to Barrel. Turning the Barrel Activates 1 of 2 Musical Tunes. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Everything works! Dimensions: 9" high & 10" long.

Small Part of my Collection — Bronze, Silver, Gilt Metal, Iron

Small part of my Collection of Match Holders & Strikers including Advertising in all mediums, bronze, silver, gilt metal, iron etc. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding.

By J.C. Vickery, 177 Regent St, London — 9 Carat Gold — Briar Wood — 5" Long

Antique English solid Wood and Gold (9 carat) Cigar Holder which was used for smoking outside. Purchased many years ago from an Estate in England, it appears to have never been used. Brilliantly carved from a single piece of exotic Briar Wood with the interior lined with a special material against burning. The mouthpiece removes to allow entry of the Cigar. Maker signed 'J.C. VICKERY, 177 Regent St. S W' = West End, London. Goldsmith was 'L B'. It is Stamped '9 + .375 + Anchor (Birmingham) + W'. Dimensions: 5" Long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding.

Small Part of my Collection — Bronze, Silver, Gilt Metal, Iron

Small part of my Collection of Match Holders & Strikers including Advertising in all mediums, bronze, silver, gilt metal, iron etc. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding.

Fine Antique French Bronze — Long-Haired Lady with Floral Design — Rare Model

Fine Antique French Bronze 'Art Nouveau' period Match Holder / Striker. Front depicts a long haired lady with floral flowing design typical of the Art Nouveau Period. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. 6.75" tall x 3 1/8" wide. All original including handmade wingnut in base. Rare model.

French Art Deco — 3.75" High — Different Scene Front & Back

Original Advertising Art Deco period French Match Holder Striker advertising 'J. & F. Martell Cognac'. Match Holder has a different scene on the Front & Back and the Strikers are on the sides. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional considering age & use. Dimensions: 3.75" high x 3.5" wide x 3" deep.

Solid Silver — Genuine Leather Lining — Hammered Silver — 100 grams

Solid or massive Silver Cigar Case with genuine Leather lining, Antique French. Hand made hammered silver. Dimensions: 3 3/8" long x 2" wide x 7/8" thick. All over raised design, hinge works perfectly and is discretely hidden. Interior is leather with gold leaf stamped trim on the edges. Quite heavy, about 100 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

Antique Silver Plated — Picture Under Glass on Top — Wood Lined Interior

Antique Silver plated metal cigar box with brass finished base. Top contains a picture under glass. Interior is wood lined. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

2-Piece French Hand Painted Porcelain — Ormolu Metal Band

Antique 2 pc French Hand painted porcelain cigarette Holder and Ash Tray. The Cigarette Holder and the Ash Tray each have an ormolu metal band around the top rim for decoration and protection. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.