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s French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet
$3,320.79
£2,495.89
€2,800
CA$4,601.01
A$5,001.11
CHF 2,677.18
MX$60,451.85
NOK 33,737.63
SEK 31,114.85
DKK 21,329.76
About the Item
It is a cigar box in the shape of a small house or chalet, made mainly of dark oak, decorated with elements of gilded brass. The attention to detail and the finesse of the ornamentation indicate that it is a craft work from the 1900s, probably of French origin.
The exceptional aspect of this cigar box lies in its ingenious opening mechanism: in fact its roof opens thanks to 6 tilting slats, manually actuated by a small lever hidden in the steps of the porch. By lifting the slats of the roof, we discover cylindrical compartments intended to hold the cigars individually. It can store up to 42 cigars in its 42 brass rings.The mechanism opens like a pipe organ or a bellows, revealing the cigars stored vertically. And to close it, one has to turn the steps of the porch in the opposite direction but please note that not all the slats work automatically. Simply flatten them by hand as shown on video.
Decorated with a small symbolic door framed with a gilded brass motif, with small carved steps and an oval window above, reminiscent of a residential facade.On the top of its roof, there is a compartment for a match box.
The sides are adorned with riveted brass pieces, giving a look that is both solid and elegant
This type of cigars box is intended to keep cigars in good conditions, preventing them from drying out.
But it also can be considered as a luxury decorative piece , often displayed on a desk or in a smoking room or library.
Its original opening mechanism by the roof makes it an object of curiosity and a luxury gift for tobacco lovers.
. It is pure magic!
This piece is top of the range decorative box . Aside from being a storage container , antique cigar boxes are often collected by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, design, and nostalgia.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880-1900 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please note that when you close the roof thanks to its mechanism, there are 2 slats that remain open and you have to close them by hand.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: lp-253491stDibs: LU1035247230382
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