{"product_id":"antique-1900-victorian-sterling-silver-cigarette-case-birmingham-w-h-haseler-75g","title":"Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case | William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1900, 75g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case | William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1900\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite late-Victorian sterling silver pocket cigarette case, meticulously hand-engraved with an elegant foliate and floral scrollwork pattern typical of the year 1900. The front features a central shield-shaped cartouche beautifully engraved with a period monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was crafted by the renowned manufacturing silversmith \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Hair Haseler (W.H.H.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for his high-quality craftsmanship and historic design partnerships with Liberty \u0026amp; Co. London during the Art Nouveau era — making this a particularly collectable and historically significant example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks are split across the lid and base — a standard practice for hinged cases to protect the integrity of the silver during stamping. Both parts bear matching partial marks confirming all components are original to the piece:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e W.H.H — William Hair Haseler, Birmingham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchor — Birmingham Assay Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFineness Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion Passant — guaranteed sterling silver .925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowercase 'a' — datable exactly to 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925) with vermeil (gold-gilt) washed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm × 60mm × 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved foliate and floral scrollwork; shield cartouche with period monogram to front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with wonderful character consistent with 125 years of history. We describe condition honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dents, splits, repairs, or heavy structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hinge is strong and the case closes securely with a firm snap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior retains its original warm vermeil gold-gilt lining, showing only minor age-appropriate surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original elastic retention band has perished — as is standard for a piece of this age — but the internal brackets remain fully intact, solid, and undamaged, allowing easy replacement if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver has been lightly and professionally polished using specialist care to preserve the beautiful dark patina highlighting the depth of the exterior engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all photographs closely to verify condition details — the item pictured is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury black presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-tarnish tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSent via Royal Mail Special Delivery — fully tracked, insured, and signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54345088958811,"sku":"WBA-SIL-CGCS-1900-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/CigaretteCase1.jpg?v=1791906153","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/antique-1900-victorian-sterling-silver-cigarette-case-birmingham-w-h-haseler-75g","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}