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These are a few shots of a cigar box that was recently handed down among my in-laws. It was being used to store various family documents from circa 1919 through the late 1950's - none of which really has any bearing on the wooden box itself since they could've been tossed in there relatively recently.
I took a few, quick shots of it the other day and said I'd put a few up and look for some expert/collector's opinions on when it's most likely to have dated from. |
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A clearer shot of the emblem. This, like all the other printing on the box, appears to have been burnt into the wood. It's possible it was a high-pressure stamp (these are all impressed deeply enough that a all the details can be felt) but it appears to have been seared into place, especially as the coloring doesn't appear to be black, but instead seems to be a darkened version of the wood tone. |
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Here's a shot that shows a tax insignia (also burnt in), the construction of the box, and the sliding hasp that keeps the box closed. Hopefully one or more of these elements will be a good indication of the age.
My layman's perspective is that as these are referred to as a "Havana Blend" yet have both this internal revenue stamp... |
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... and this Pennsylvania factory stamp. Together they indicate both a Cuban connection and that these were legal for sale in the U.S., so that should imply pre-Castro Cuba, right?
But, what do I know? I've never even smoked cigarettes.
So, if you have any expertise in this area, I'd appreciate any help you might be able to give. Just contact me at [email protected] (which you should be able to do just by clicking on that address. Thanks.
Mike N. |
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