Oak Cigar Box With Silver Mount, London, 1905–1908
Oak cigar box with a mechanism that allows the drawer and sliding door to open simultaneously. Cedar interior. Handle, lock, and trim in silver. Plaque with the inscription “Presented to W.H. Moulsdale as a token of esteem from Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Shofield & Family—December 25, 1908 “England,” London, 1905–1908. Silversmith: CB & Sons.
This model with a slatted system is typically British. Several versions in mahogany and so-called “Coromandel” wood were produced for a wealthy and discerning clientele. The “smoker’s case,” as it is called in France, would have a completely different design.
Provenance: “Around Cigars” exhibition and sale, Paris, 2005, lot 104.
Period: 20th century
Style: English Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 32,5
Width: 24 cm
Height: 20 cm
Reference (ID): 1837567
Availability: In stock
