Antique 830 Silver Novelty Horse Hoof Cheroot Holder – Hinged Horseshoe – Cased

A particularly unusual antique novelty cheroot holder, fashioned in the form of a miniature horse's lower leg and hoof, with beautifully detailed textured decoration.

The piece is marked 830, indicating 830 standard silver (83% silver content), a fineness commonly encountered on Continental European silver.

An especially attractive feature is the hinged horseshoe at the base of the hoof, which opens to reveal the hollow compartment intended to accommodate a cheroot.

The opposite end has a small threaded amber-coloured fitting with a central aperture, apparently intended to accommodate a detachable mouthpiece.

A small suspension loop is fitted to the side, suggesting the holder could originally have been carried on a chain.

The piece is accompanied by the fitted presentation case shown in the photographs.

Details:

• Antique novelty cheroot holder

• Horse's lower leg and hoof design

• Hinged horseshoe cover

• Marked 830 silver

• Detailed textured decoration

• Small suspension loop

• Threaded amber-coloured fitting

• Central 

• Fitted presentation case included

• Condition:

  Attractive antique condition, with age-related surface wear and patina.

  The hinged horseshoe cover opens to reveal the interior compartment.

  The mouthpiece is missing or incomplete, with the threaded amber-coloured fitting remaining in place.

  Some hardened deposits are present within the aperture, consistent with age and possible historic use. These have been left undisturbed.

  The precise material of the amber-coloured fitting has not been established.

  Please study all photographs carefully, as these form an important part of the condition description.

  A highly unusual piece of antique novelty silver, of partic

• Measurements:

  • Overall length: approximately 5cm, including the projecting amber-coloured threaded fitting.

  • Material: Marked 830 silver.

  • Mouthpiece: Missing or incomplete.

  • Original-style fitted presentation case included.

  ular interest to collectors of historic smoking accessories, equestrian memorabilia and Continental silver.