Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The box is actually a box within a box, the interior box is lifted by the two handles on the top and allows one to unlock the interior box which allows the box to be filled with cigars, this lid is then locked with the key.
The outside is decorated with a variety of silver plated mounts, including shield shaped backed ring handles to each side and a shield shaped presentation plaque to the front which could be engraved if desired.
The interior box locks well and the outer lock uses the same key but has to be fiddled with a little (mentioned for accuracy only, the locking of the interior box is the important one). A quite exceptional novelty humidor in excellent condition. Measures 8" wide x 6 1/2" deep x 6 1/2" tall while closed.
Item ID: 32273
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Unusual Victorian Oak Cigar Humidor / Mechanical Dispenser C.1890
