Wood Cigarette Box - Surprise & Delight Magic Wooden Dispenser

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It’s not always easy deciding if a particular piece is right for your home without seeing it in situ.

The range of distinct cigarette dispensers — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. In 1929 the great depression hit causing a global economic crash which lasted the following decade leading up to WW2. We are delighted to offer this lovely 1936 solid sterling silver art deco cigarette dispenser A very good looking and well made piece, fully hallmarked with the sideways facing lion for Sterling Silver, the ships anchor for Birmingham, the date letter M for 1936 and the makers mark J. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.This dispenser is a wonderful conversation piece, a great example of tobacciana (from when people still enjoyed smoking and were free to do so! The box is fairly tarnished all over, but this could be removed and the original shine brought back if so desired. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.

A collectable, musical vintage cigarette/cigar dispenser decorated with mother of pearl mosaic inlay. Among the “posters” that cover the dispenser is one for Gitanes, the French cigarette, designed by M.Second hand furniture and accessories are not only unique, characterful and nostalgic, but also contribute to a sustainable home. Instead, wouldn’t it be better to see the piece in your home, where you want it, before you’ve made your decision? It could be polished to a high shine if preferred, although we will leave it to the purchaser to do that. When the lever on the back is pulled downwards, the heron bends over and grasps the cigarette in its beak (the cigarette has simultaneously pushed to the top of the box,) then stands erect holding it in its beak. Although the Art Deco period is considered to be principally decorative and aesthetic driven, its historical context gives the notion of hope for the future.