Great 1920s Vintage Cast Iron Elephant Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Type IV without Base or Tray

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.

Circa 1920's.

Approximately 6" in length x 3-3/4" in width x 5-1/2" in height.

Painted cast iron & tin.

"1B" on side of seat and "PAT PEND" on inside top of lid.

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

8+ (Excellent): Elephant shows minor to moderate wear and oxidation, much of the painted detail remains intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.