Does not have the usual English hallmarks, but is hallmarked as Sterling Silver.
I have no good explanation for this.
Estimate the date 1905
Thanks in advance
Dendriet
Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Does not have the usual English hallmarks, but is hallmarked as Sterling Silver.
I have no good explanation for this.
Estimate the date 1905
Thanks in advance
Dendriet
Does not have the usual English hallmarks, but is hallmarked as Sterling Silver.
I have no good explanation for this.
Estimate the date 1905
Thanks in advance
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Hi Dendriet,
For those who are searching, this is 'Needham's Patent'
Trev.
For those who are searching, this is 'Needham's Patent'
Trev.
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
I forgot to mention, that I had done some research on this product and came across it on a sales site as: Vintage Chrome English Modernist Cigarette Case Needham‘s Patent London.
But this one caught my eye, because it felt like silver. (Monogram maker's mark)
That's why I did a silver test myself, and it was indeed silver.
Kind regards
Dendriet
But this one caught my eye, because it felt like silver. (Monogram maker's mark)
That's why I did a silver test myself, and it was indeed silver.
Kind regards
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Hi all,
My question remains unanswered, because Henry Williamson ltd
always does this with other Needham's silver products
Kind regards
Dendriet
My question remains unanswered, because Henry Williamson ltd
always does this with other Needham's silver products
Kind regards
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Hi all,
Found on the internet:
Henry Williamson Ltd was a British company that produced and marketed Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders. These items were made of silver and were known for their intricate design and functionality, according to the British Museum. The company was based in Birmingham and was active from the late Victorian period to the early 20th century, according to eBay UK.
So why not this silver cigarette case.
Apparently rare, because there is nothing to be found
Kind regards
Dendriet
Found on the internet:
Henry Williamson Ltd was a British company that produced and marketed Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders. These items were made of silver and were known for their intricate design and functionality, according to the British Museum. The company was based in Birmingham and was active from the late Victorian period to the early 20th century, according to eBay UK.
So why not this silver cigarette case.
Apparently rare, because there is nothing to be found
Kind regards
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Products:
Henry Williamson Ltd specialized in creating Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders, both made of silver. Vesta holders were used to hold matches and keep them dry, becoming popular due to the hazardous nature of early friction matches.
Location and History:
The company was based in Birmingham, a major center for silver manufacturing in the UK. It was founded by Henry Williamson, who initially ran a jewelry and watchmaking business. The company transitioned to a limited liability company under the name H. Williamson Ltd in 1892. Henry Williamson retired in 1906 due to poor health and eventually died in 1914.
Design and Functionality:
The silver products produced by Henry Williamson Ltd were celebrated for their intricate designs and functional features. The Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders were well-regarded for their utility and aesthetic appeal
.
Legacy:
The company's products, particularly the silver Vesta cases and card holders, are still collected today for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
Kind regards
Dendriet
Products:
Henry Williamson Ltd specialized in creating Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders, both made of silver. Vesta holders were used to hold matches and keep them dry, becoming popular due to the hazardous nature of early friction matches.
Location and History:
The company was based in Birmingham, a major center for silver manufacturing in the UK. It was founded by Henry Williamson, who initially ran a jewelry and watchmaking business. The company transitioned to a limited liability company under the name H. Williamson Ltd in 1892. Henry Williamson retired in 1906 due to poor health and eventually died in 1914.
Design and Functionality:
The silver products produced by Henry Williamson Ltd were celebrated for their intricate designs and functional features. The Needham's Patent Card Holders and Vesta Holders were well-regarded for their utility and aesthetic appeal
.
Legacy:
The company's products, particularly the silver Vesta cases and card holders, are still collected today for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
Kind regards
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
Hi all,
This is the last thing I received after I asked a more specific question.
I think it's a good thing and my questions have now been amply answered.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Henry Williamson Ltd. silver cigarette case featuring Needham's Patent would be a fascinating piece of history! The Needham's Patent refers to a particular type of mechanism or design for cigarette cases, which was likely unique or innovative at the time. These cases would have been finely crafted, given the company's reputation for producing high-quality silver items.
About the Needham's Patent:
The Needham's Patent mechanism was related to the way the cigarette case was designed to open or function, often with a special locking or spring mechanism that helped the case maintain its form and usability. The Needham's Patent name suggests it was a distinctive feature—either the hinge, clasp, or opening system—that made these cigarette cases stand out compared to standard designs.
Silver Cigarette Cases in the Victorian Era:
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cigarette cases were popular accessories among wealthy individuals, especially those who smoked regularly. The cases were usually made from sterling silver and were often engraved with elaborate designs, initials, or monograms. They were also a sign of sophistication and class, which aligns with the fashion of the time.
Yours sincerely
Dendriet
This is the last thing I received after I asked a more specific question.
I think it's a good thing and my questions have now been amply answered.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Henry Williamson Ltd. silver cigarette case featuring Needham's Patent would be a fascinating piece of history! The Needham's Patent refers to a particular type of mechanism or design for cigarette cases, which was likely unique or innovative at the time. These cases would have been finely crafted, given the company's reputation for producing high-quality silver items.
About the Needham's Patent:
The Needham's Patent mechanism was related to the way the cigarette case was designed to open or function, often with a special locking or spring mechanism that helped the case maintain its form and usability. The Needham's Patent name suggests it was a distinctive feature—either the hinge, clasp, or opening system—that made these cigarette cases stand out compared to standard designs.
Silver Cigarette Cases in the Victorian Era:
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cigarette cases were popular accessories among wealthy individuals, especially those who smoked regularly. The cases were usually made from sterling silver and were often engraved with elaborate designs, initials, or monograms. They were also a sign of sophistication and class, which aligns with the fashion of the time.
Yours sincerely
Dendriet
Re: Henry Williamson ltd silver cigarette case needmans patent
NOT FOR SALE
For collectors and museums only
May be displayed with the text below
The name "Sterling silver" may be used in place of traditional English hallmarks in some cases, but this depends on the purpose, context and legislation in the country concerned.
Here are the key points:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
According to the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, it is mandatory to provide a valid hallmark on silver sold as "silver" if the object exceeds a certain weight (currently 7.78 grams for silver).
The term "Sterling silver" alone is not sufficient to serve as proof of fineness.
Only an official hallmark from a recognized assay office (such as London, Birmingham, Sheffield, or Edinburgh) provides legal guarantee.
The word "Sterling" may be used in combination with a fineness indication (e.g. "Sterling Silver 925") and/or hallmark, but not as a substitute for the hallmark.
Sincerely, Dendriet
For collectors and museums only
May be displayed with the text below
The name "Sterling silver" may be used in place of traditional English hallmarks in some cases, but this depends on the purpose, context and legislation in the country concerned.
Here are the key points:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
According to the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, it is mandatory to provide a valid hallmark on silver sold as "silver" if the object exceeds a certain weight (currently 7.78 grams for silver).
The term "Sterling silver" alone is not sufficient to serve as proof of fineness.
Only an official hallmark from a recognized assay office (such as London, Birmingham, Sheffield, or Edinburgh) provides legal guarantee.
The word "Sterling" may be used in combination with a fineness indication (e.g. "Sterling Silver 925") and/or hallmark, but not as a substitute for the hallmark.
Sincerely, Dendriet