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A Norwegian Sterling Silver Enamel Tobacco Box by J Tostrup, CIrca 1970
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in Tarzana, CA
NORWEGIAN STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL BOX BY J. TOSTRUP, hallmarked with Sterling, J. Tostrup w
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20th Century Norwegian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Russian silver cigarette case with nickel 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Russian silver cigarette case with nickel 20th Century Beautiful top quality Russian silver
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20th Century Russian Belle Époque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Silver Cigar Box, Ideal Gift, Gibson Langman, London 1895
By Gibson Langman
Located in London, London
A timeless and distinguished gift, this antique sterling silver cigar box is hallmarked in London
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Cigarette and Match Box with Sterling Mounts. Priced per box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise cigarette and match box with sterling mounts. Priced per box. We also have numerous other
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
By Walter Thornhill Co 1
Located in Bath, GB
. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the underside, allowing it to
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique George III sterling silver snuff box, with hallmarks for Birmingham
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Antique 1810s English George III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table cigarette case with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937
Located in Bath, GB
A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback" Measures: Height
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Antique 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Cigar Box by Hung Chong Co.
By Hung Chong Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver cigar box marked Hung Chong (or Cheong) & Co., silversmiths & retailers, Canton
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Athenic Cigar Box with Cecil Aldin Enameled Plaque and Silver Decoration
By Gorham
Located in Cincinnati, OH
a copper body and bears decorative sterling silver ornamentation. The box rests on four silver pad
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel

Box Black and White Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Deco style and recreated for Cartier USA in 1976. It is in 925/1000 sterling. Box Black and White has
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Caja de tabaco rusa de plata y níquel, siglo XIX
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Russian Silver and Nickel Tobacco Box, 19th Century Beautiful first-class Russian silver cigar
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20th Century Russian Belle Époque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Playing card suit-shaped boxes Set of 4 fired enamel guilloché Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Set of 4 playing card suit-shaped boxes in 925/1000 sterling silver with Art Deco style fire
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rectangular table cigarette case two-tone fire-enamelled stripes Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table cigarette case with rounded upper long sides, in 925/100 sterling silver and two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigar Box with Fine Fine Miniature Alphons Mucha s "Amethyst" Poster Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salimbeni Purse Cigarette Case Two-Color Enamel Stripes Blue and White
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Purse cigarette case, oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-color enameled
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Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box Black Red and White Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1976. It is in 925/1000 Sterling Silver. Box Black White and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box Black and Red geometric Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1980s. It is in 925/1000 sterling. Box Black and Red has
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with translucent fired enamels and featuring
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Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “quadri” playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box shaped like a “quadri” playing card suit in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “flowers” playing card suit black fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box shaped like a “flowers” playing card suit in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Four-leaf clover shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Cigar Box Cylindrical for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical table cigar box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels
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1990s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette Box Rectangular for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “spade” playing card suit black fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box shaped like a “spade” playing card suit in 925/1000 silver with black fired enamel in Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired
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1990s Italian Islamic Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Table Cigarette Box like lapis lazuli stone enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and on fine hand-engraved
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Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Enamel Miniature Moscow Kremlin and Red Square Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-engravings fire
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Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired
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Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigarette Case floral miniatures and inserts of gold paillons Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with external edges and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Cigar Box two-tone stripes on the lid fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table cigar box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons
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Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigarette Case “Venus with Cupid” miniatures and citrine quartz Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with slightly rounded lid
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enameled engraving on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigar Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interior. Measures: 8.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.5"H
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sterling Studded Humidor by Tane
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous unique humidor made by the silversmiths Tane. Signed on the underside and lined in cedar
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Redlich Co. Sterling Silver Cut Glass Antler Twin Handled Jar Cigar Humidor
By Redlich Co.
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Redlich & Co. sterling silver & cut glass antler twin handled jar cigar humidor circa 1900
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Antique 19th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual and Very Fine Quality French Silver Humidor
Located in London, GB
M Fray, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: 11 1/2 inches (29cm) wide. 152oz (4750g)
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cigarette Box with Sterling Silver Inlays, 1950s
By RDL Denmark, Hans Hansen
Located in Basel, CH
Hans Hansen cigarette box manufactured by RDL in the 1950s in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cigar Box Birmingham Poston Products Ltd, 20th Century
By A.E. Poston Co. Ltd 1
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Sterling silver cigar box by Birmingham Silversmith Poston Products Ltd. Simplistic cigar box
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20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco box by Cartier, New York in Sterling Silver 14ct Gold, 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, New York A magnificently stylish Sterling silver cigar box of high Art Deco style by
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Cigarette Box, No.225 by Harald Nielsen
By Harald Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid cigarette box, no.225 by Harald Nielsen A similar example
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large and Heavy Cigar Box, No.638 by Gundorph Alber
By Gundorph Albertus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver extra large and heavy cigar box, No.638 by Gundorph Albertus A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Machine Age Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Mappin Webb Sterling Cigar Box with Clock, 1958
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality sterling silver cigarette or cigar box by Mappin & Webb, the geometric-form box
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Vintage 1950s British Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigar Humidor Box Sterling Silver Horse Racing Steeple Chase Art Deco
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Silver cigar box featuring a horse racing themed sterling silver hand-coloured engraved printing
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Bronze Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterling silver mounted golf motif bronze humidor by Heintz, circa 1920.
Category

Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Beautifully Crafted Walnut Cigar Humidor For Aston Martin
By Aston Martin, Anthony Holt
Located in London, GB
Custom made cigar humidor for Aston Martin lavishly produced using walnut and sterling silver by
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21st Century and Contemporary English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Humidor
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sterling silver humidor, London, 1927.
Category

Early 20th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Humidor/Box by Zolatas
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Zolotas sterling silver humidor. Rectangular box decoration with a Gold Greek cross within a
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Vintage 1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver Humidor For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling silver humidor for your home. Each sterling silver humidor for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are 270 variations of the antique or vintage sterling silver humidor you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver humidor — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sterling silver humidor, designed in the Art Deco, Victorian or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made sterling silver humidor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heintz Art Metal Shop, Giorgio Salimbeni and Franco Salimbeni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Humidor?

Prices for a sterling silver humidor start at $70 and top out at $97,335 with the average selling for $2,650.

Finding the Right Cigar-boxes for You

Cigars were not always packaged in what we now know as the antique cigar boxes and humidors that have over time become eye-catching decorative objects as well as collector’s items.

Outside the United States, cigar boxes are said to have originated in the 1840s when a German businessman, Hermann Dietrich Upmann of H. Upmann Cigars, bought a cigar factory and opened a bank in Havana, Cuba. Upmann reportedly handed out cedar cigar boxes branded with advertising for the bank as gifts to his banking clients. In the early 1860s, after years of cigars being shipped in big crates or barrels, cigar boxes became a requirement when the United States passed a law that mandated the use of boxes for tobacco producers, which was part of a broader effort to regulate the tobacco industry and generate revenue for the war effort. Humidors, which are moisture-controlled storage boxes that allow a cigar enthusiast to store, organize and preserve a larger collection of cigars, were very popular accessories during the early 1900s onward.

As the use of cigar boxes and humidors became widespread, all kinds of options materialized over the years, with particularly vibrant editions of these decorative objects emerging during the Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and other eras. Visionary designers like Isamu Noguchi popularized the idea of tobacco accessories as art with projects such as his decorative ashtrays.

Today, not unlike antique and vintage ashtrays, cigar boxes are more than practical objects. In fact, there are many uses for an old cigar box even after the cigars are gone. They can be used as planters, tissue boxes or can support your long-delayed effort to organize your sewing and craft supplies. During the Great Depression, an emptied cigar box — perhaps a walnut Art Deco-style cigar box with inlays in bronze and hand-carved decorative geometric patterns adorning its exterior — was occasionally repurposed as a jewelry box.

Antique and vintage cigar boxes — made of wood, metal or other materials — are valuable treasures in some corners of the collecting world, and in your home, they’re exquisite desk ornaments and colorful flourishes to add to your bookcase or mantel. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cigar boxes and other decorative boxes today.

Questions About Sterling Silver Humidor
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.