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ARTIFACT:
This is a charming handmade, inlaid wooden mechanical cigarette box from 1930s Havana, Cuba. Delicate geometric designs grace every visible surface and a panel with a painting of the CAPITOLIO slides back to reveal the storage area for the cigarettes. But the real star here is a plucky waterfowl on a roller who grabs a cigarette with his beak whenever the post next to him is depressed.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930s.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/8" height and 6-7/8" width (at buckle) and 3-9/16" depth.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Inlaid and painted wood with spring and paper rollers.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a tobacco-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX96 LABEX8/10 SABEX6/11
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): Box has some slight abrasions and light wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
