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A Victorian Oak Cigar Box Circa 1890
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A Victorian Oak Cigar Box Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Victorian oak cigar box circa 1890 modelled as a GWR coal tender with hinged lid revealing a fitted interior .

Size : 13 inches wide 7 inches deep 7 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Cigar Box to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243469
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4542
Description
A Victorian oak cigar box circa 1890 modelled as a GWR coal tender with hinged lid revealing a fitted interior .

Size : 13 inches wide 7 inches deep 7 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Cigar Box to the 1890s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243469
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4542
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Macintosh Antiques Profile Page

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A Victorian carved oak cigar box styled as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with brass wheels and lettered details.

A Victorian Oak Cigar Box Circa 1890

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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A Victorian carved oak cigar box styled as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with brass wheels and lettered details.
A Victorian oak cigar box circa 1890
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A Victorian carved oak cigar box styled as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with brass wheels and lettered details.
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  • ObjectCigar Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Metal, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGWR lettering, Railway wagon shape, Spoked metal wheels, Key handle
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian oak cigar box, dating from around 1890, takes the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon. The warm brown timber body displays visible grain, reinforced planking mouldings, diagonal wooden braces fastened with metal studs, and hand-painted yellow lettering reading "G W R" alongside numerical markings. Metal components include spoked brass wheels, side buffers, and a small loop handle on the hinged lid. The piece measures 18 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Positioned on a study desk or office library shelf, this accessory serves as a functional container for cigars. The hinged top opens to access the fitted interior, while the wheels and wagon architecture provide decorative character suited to a gentleman's library or themed workspace display.

FAQs

Victorian novelty cigar boxes are decorative desktop containers designed during the late nineteenth century to store cigars, frequently shaped like everyday objects, industrial machinery, or transport vehicles.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often incorporating metal liners, brass hardware, and painted lettering.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related patination, period-correct joinery methods, original metal fittings, and occasional stamped registration numbers or maker marks.

Place the box on a wooden desk, bookshelf, or sideboard as a decorative accent alongside books, brass objects, or framed artwork.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, avoiding chemical cleaners or exposure to direct heat sources.
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