Antique WDC William Demuth Co German Silver Cigar Holder Pocket Case
Antique William Demuth & Co. WDC smoking accessory case crafted in German silver, also known as nickel silver. The compact tapered form was made as a protective pocket case for a cigar or cigarette holder and has an integrated suspension ring at the narrow end for attachment to a watch chain, ribbon, or chatelaine.
The hinged end opens to reveal the William Demuth & Co. maker’s mark consisting of the distinctive WDC initials within an inverted triangle, together with the engraved wording “German Silver.” The WDC triangle trademark is associated with William Demuth & Co., a New York manufacturer and importer known for pipes, cigar holders, cigarette holders, and other smokers’ articles. William Demuth established the company in 1862, and period references document the firm as a manufacturer and importer of cigar holders and other smoking accessories.
German silver is a nickel-based copper alloy and does not indicate sterling silver content. The material gives the case its silver-colored appearance while providing the durability expected from a portable protective accessory.
The case measures approximately 2.25 inches long and weighs approximately 14 grams. The tapered body retains its original hinged lid and suspension ring.
The hinge opens and closes properly, and the lid seats securely. The exterior shows an aged patina and visible surface marks consistent with its age and use. There are no heavy dents or major structural damage visible in the photographs. The interior is intact, and the engraved WDC triangle mark and German Silver designation remain clearly visible.
This is an unusual surviving William Demuth & Co. smoking accessory that would display well with an antique pipe, cigar, cigarette-holder, tobacciana, or Victorian-era pocket accessory collection.
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