1860's Antique Cigar Humidor

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This is an antique cigar humidor. A Continental, ebonised mahogany and gilt metal Petit Corona case, dating to the mid … Read more This is an antique cigar humidor. A Continental, ebonised mahogany and gilt metal Petit Corona case, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Beguiling humidor, with a profusion of intricate brightwork
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Superb ebonised stocks presenting a deep, lustrous finish
Quality gilt metal presents ebullient golden tones throughout

Classical motif adorns the exterior, with a surmount Cherub gracing the cutter compartment
Accessed by a small sliding clasp, the cutter compartment measuring an inch deep
Ornate pierced fretwork escutcheon to the fascia with inset lock — key present
Corners further accentuated with profuse scroll and beaded mounts

Opening the lid released the pair of front doors to reveal the humidor trays
Interior hosts six trays - crafted to carry 12 Petit Corona sized cigars each, for a total of 72
Each recess hosts a Petit Corona with the length of 13cm and width across at 17mm
The whole raised upon a quartet of canted gilt feet, with scrolled toes

This is a striking antique cigar humidor, with generous, cool storage for 72 examples of a Petit Corona vitola. Delivered ready for to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 33cm (13'')
Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')
Max Height: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Open Width: 39cm (15.25'')
Open Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Open Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Cutter Compartment Width: 13cm (5'')
Cutter Compartment Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'')
Cutter Compartment Height: 2.5cm (1'') See less