Early 20th C Dunhill Cabinet, Humidor, in the Form of a Small Oak Bookcase Circa 1920

This most unusual novelty humidor is made in the form of a small oak bookcase which on first impression seems to hold four finely bound and gilt embossed books. The titles of each book bare a smoking reference as does the author. The cabinet is beautifully made from English oak and stands on four turned feet. It has decorative turned embellishments on each side and a beaded moulding around its base. One of these beads is actually a hidden button that when pressed releases the spring loaded door mechanism which shows the books are only fake bindings set into the door frame and the real purpose of this piece is to store cigars. The interior is fitted with three cedar lined drawers each of which has a small brass axe head handle. The door is stamped Pro Pat 8292 and the top drawer is stamped Dunhill London.

A superb piece in very good condition, circa 1920.

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

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