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A Mid-Century opaline tobacco jar "Fantastica" by N.V. Willem II Sigarenfabrieken, features an old Dutch landscape of windmills, sailing ships …
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A Mid-Century opaline tobacco jar "Fantastica" by N.V. Willem II Sigarenfabrieken, features an old Dutch landscape of windmills, sailing ships and villages wrapping around the body. Originally packaged as a gift set containing 25 Fantastica cigars for Father's Day, it doubles as a decorative accent and can be repurposed as a storage container or vase, as demonstrated in the Manufacturer's advertisement. Crafted in Belgium.
The jar is in nice condition, with a clean interior. The plastic lid shows overall fine scratches and has a slight crack on the inner side.
Measurements
Diameter 5"
6.5" Tall
Net weight 1 lb 9.65 oz
About the manufacturer: The Willem II cigar factories were founded in 1916 by Harry Kersten. This descendant of a family of tobacco processors and traders from Puiflijk previously worked as a volunteer at the cigar factory of the Gebr. Van Best in Valkenswaard. By 1950, four additional branches were established in the region, and around 1970, the company employed approximately 2,200 workers. However, employment declined after 1970 due to a shrinking market and increased mechanization. In 1977, the company was sold to Consolidated Cigar Company. In 1982, Willem II was independent again, only to be acquired by La Paz, a competitor. As part of this company, Willem II became a subsidiary of Volvo, a Swedish company best known for its cars, who passed it on to Swedish Match Cigars, now Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Milk Glass
- Plastic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cornflower Blue
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