Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller.

Antique Art Nouveau German Sunflower Cigarette Case

$1,025.71
£750
€916.65
CA$1,433.98
A$1,470.38
CHF 839.40
MX$19,056.36
NOK 9,536.83
SEK 10,036.36
DKK 6,850.71

About the Item

A beautiful and rare antique German silver cigarette case with a sunflower repoussé and scrolling foliage decoration, with the name Dorothy engraved on the front. Dating to around 1890–1910, this case reflects the late 19th-century fascination with bold naturalistic floral motifs, popular in both the Aesthetic and early Art Nouveau movements. The sunflower, a symbol of loyalty and vitality, was a popular decorative element of the period. Hallmarked with the crescent moon and crown national hallmark alongside 800 for silver fineness. Details • German silver, 800 fineness • Hallmarked with crescent moon and crown national mark (introduced 1888) • Date: c. 1890–1910 • Repoussé sunflower and foliate decoration • Personalised with engraved name Dorothy • Weighs approx. 49g, measures approx. 3 3/8 in L x 2 3/8 in W x 5/8 in Thick
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3359227373592

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cigarette Case with Iris Flower Relief c.1900

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cigarette Case with Iris Flower Relief c.1900

Located in Portland, England

A decorative Art Nouveau silver plated cigarette case, beautifully embossed with iris flowers in high relief against a hammered background. The iris — symbol of faith, hope, wisdom, ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois

Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois

Located in Portland, England

This exceptional and rare antique French silver and niello vesta case dating to circa 1880 is made by A. Dubois. The front of the vesta case is decorated with a pair of birds sittin...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Niello

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket- 1882

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket- 1882

Located in Portland, England

A wonderful large sterling silver locket made in 1882, at the height of the Aesthetic Movement. The front face is hand-engraved with a naturalistic spray of garden flowers and foliag...

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver Gold and Diamond Cigarette Case  Peter Baskakov

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver Gold and Diamond Cigarette Case Peter Baskakov

Located in Portland, England

This fine and exquisite Imperial Russian 'Samorodok' silver gilt and gemstone cigarette case is dated circa 1908-1917. The body is richly decorated with various cabochon stones, incl...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Russian Vasily Kangin 9ct Gold and Silver Agate Cigarette Case

Antique Russian Vasily Kangin 9ct Gold and Silver Agate Cigarette Case

Located in Portland, England

This exquisite and rare 9ct gold and silver beautiful cappuccino agate cigarette case was made circa 1908 by Vasily Kangin, Russian goldsmith and silver craftsman known for his fine ...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver

Vintage Silver Ivy Locket Pendant, Circa 1970, European Design

Vintage Silver Ivy Locket Pendant, Circa 1970, European Design

Located in Portland, England

This vintage Victorian style Silver locket with an ivy design dates circa 1970 and is inspired by Victorian style lockets/medallions from. The centre of the locket is decorated with ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

You May Also Like

French Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century

French Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Elegant French Art Nouveau silver cigarette case dating to circa 1900, finely crafted and decorated with the initials M and Z. This antique French cigarette case...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company, R. Blackinton & Co., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Snuff Box, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Snuff Box, circa 1900

Located in Lisbon, PT

Elegant antique French snuff box crafted in sterling silver and dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. The piece features the refined organic aesthetic associated with French...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Early 1900s Arts & Crafts Solid Silver Cigarette Case, Norway

Early 1900s Arts & Crafts Solid Silver Cigarette Case, Norway

By Hugo Grün & Co. 1

Located in Skien, NO

Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Cigarette Case, c. 1900-1920s This elegant solid silver case (830s fine) features intricate Arts & Crafts detailing with Edwardian-era influence. Beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Austrian Cigarette Case

Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Austrian Cigarette Case

By Moritz Zdekauer Austria

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, Continental Silver (.800) cigarette case with hinged lid, having a coat of arms in the upper left front corner, Austria, Ca. 1910, Moritz Zdekauer - maker. Cigarett...

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300

Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram. Monogram appears to be GHH This beautifully repoussed piece features an Art Nouveau design of scro...

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver