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  • Dunhill snakeskin and silver-plated playing card box, closed, styled in a living room setting
  • Open Dunhill playing card box showing its four-compartment wood-lined interior
  • Dunhill snakeskin card box styled beside a silver horse-head accessory and books
  • Close-up of the round snakeskin-inset studs along the Dunhill box&
  • Close-up of the Dunhill signature engraved into the silver rim
  • Angled view of the closed Dunhill card box on a travertine surface with desk accessories nearby
  • Close-up of the twist-lock hinge mechanism on the side of the Dunhill card box
  • Macro close-up of the genuine snakeskin panel set in the silver frame
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Dunhill snakeskin and silver-plated playing card box, closed, styled in a living room setting
Open Dunhill playing card box showing its four-compartment wood-lined interior
Dunhill snakeskin card box styled beside a silver horse-head accessory and books
Close-up of the round snakeskin-inset studs along the Dunhill box&
Close-up of the Dunhill signature engraved into the silver rim
Angled view of the closed Dunhill card box on a travertine surface with desk accessories nearby
Close-up of the twist-lock hinge mechanism on the side of the Dunhill card box
Macro close-up of the genuine snakeskin panel set in the silver frame

Dunhill Snakeskin & Silver Plated Playing Card Box

Found in United States

An exceptional expression of refined British craftsmanship, this vintage Dunhill playing card box elevates a traditional games accessory into an object of enduring luxury. Produced in the United Kingdom during the 1970s, the box combines silver-plated steel, richly textured snakeskin, glass, and a finely crafted wood interior to create one of Dunhill's most sophisticated tabletop accessories.

The architectural exterior is wrapped in genuine snakeskin framed by polished silver-plated trim, while a beveled glass panel set into the hinged lid allows the beautifully organized interior to remain partially visible even when closed. Opening the box reveals four meticulously crafted wooden compartments designed to hold multiple decks of playing cards and gaming accessories, making it equally functional and decorative.

Stamped Dunhill, the box reflects the company's long tradition of producing luxury gentleman's accessories that blend impeccable craftsmanship with understated elegance. Whether displayed in a library, games room, office, or cocktail lounge, it serves as both a practical storage piece and a striking decorative object.

Collectors Notes

Vintage Dunhill home accessories have become increasingly collectible as examples of classic British luxury. While designed for playing cards, this box is equally useful for storing watches, cufflinks, correspondence, stationery, photographs, recipes or other treasured objects. Its combination of snakeskin, silver plate, and wood makes it a sophisticated addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

It pairs naturally with our Silver and Home Decor collections, and makes a sophisticated Wedding Gifts pick.
Dimensions

13 x 10.75 x 4.5"
Shipping

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Dunhill snakeskin and silver-plated playing card box, closed, styled in a living room setting
Open Dunhill playing card box showing its four-compartment wood-lined interior
Dunhill snakeskin card box styled beside a silver horse-head accessory and books
Close-up of the round snakeskin-inset studs along the Dunhill box&
Close-up of the Dunhill signature engraved into the silver rim
Angled view of the closed Dunhill card box on a travertine surface with desk accessories nearby
Close-up of the twist-lock hinge mechanism on the side of the Dunhill card box
Macro close-up of the genuine snakeskin panel set in the silver frame
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.

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