Description
Great 1920's vintage painted cast iron elephant mechanical cigarette dispenser, Type IV without base or tray. The elephant, trunk raised in a walking stride, features a hinged-lid as the base of the seat and the interior of the seat is the storage compartment for cigarettes. To dispense, lift the elephant's tail and a cigarette will drop down under the elephant's belly.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920's.
SIZE:Approximately 6" in length x 3-3/4" in width x 5-1/2" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted cast iron & tin.
MARKINGS:"1B" on side of seat and "PAT PEND" on inside top of lid.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a vintage collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAGCX15 LBCEX4/15 PSLBEJX07/16 SeVCAJX10/20/23
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Elephant shows minor to moderate wear and oxidation, much of the painted detail remains intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.