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Victorian Railway Coal Wagon Humidor
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Victorian Railway Coal Wagon Humidor

19th century
Description

Victorian Railway Coal Wagon Humidor

The humidor is carved in oak modelled as a novelty railway wagon carrying coal on working wheels

Lift the lid to reveal the fitted interior lined in cedar wood. Two compartments for cigars/cigarettes, a match striker strip, compartment for matches and a drop in ashtray

Working lock

Registration stamp R.D 355269

c1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Victorian Railway Wagon Humidor to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043024
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CRB/JR1902
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Victorian Railway Coal Wagon Humidor

The humidor is carved in oak modelled as a novelty railway wagon carrying coal on working wheels

Lift the lid to reveal the fitted interior lined in cedar wood.

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Two compartments for cigars/cigarettes, a match striker strip, compartment for matches and a drop in ashtray.
Colin Brand Antiques

Working lock

Registration stamp R.D 355269

c1890

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Victorian Railway Wagon Humidor to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043024
Dealers Internal Ref
CRB/JR1902
Colin Brand Antiques
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An antique Victorian oak cigar humidor constructed in the shape of a railway coal wagon with metal wheels, side bracing, and faux coal lining the top.
Victorian Railway Coal Wagon Humidor
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An antique Victorian oak cigar humidor constructed in the shape of a railway coal wagon with metal wheels, side bracing, and faux coal lining the top.
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During the late nineteenth century, the rising popularity of cigar smoking led to a demand for decorative desktop tobacciana. Craftsmen produced novelty humidors shaped like everyday utilitarian objects, including railway rolling stock, coal scuttles, and barrels, reflecting the industrial themes of the era.

Victorian humidors were commonly built from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring metal reinforcement bands, iron wheels, and brass lock mechanisms. Interior compartments were occasionally lined with metal or lead to maintain humidity control.

Authentic pieces usually display period construction techniques, such as hand-cut joinery, slotted screws, cast iron fittings, and natural wood oxidation. Many British examples from this era also bear stamped design registration numbers or maker marks on the underside.

This type of piece works well as a decorative focal point on an office desk, library bookshelf, or console table. Its dark wood tones and industrial shape complement traditional studies, moody dark academia interiors, or modern eclectic spaces.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, dry cloth and nourish the timber using a natural beeswax polish. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near radiator heat to prevent the wood from shrinking or splitting.
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