Cigarette box - Wood

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Description from the seller

Vintage cigar humidor made of precious wood and mother-of-pearl - South Vietnam (1955-1975)
Description
For sale: a magnificent collectible cigar humidor, an artisanal art piece from the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), dating from the period 1955–1975.
Original mark: Stamped on the back "VIET-NAM CONG-HOA" (Republic of Vietnam), guaranteeing its historical authenticity.
Interior design: An ingenious system described as an "accordion" or "staircase" with three grooved solid wood trays, allowing cigars to be displayed and protected.
Exterior decoration: Stunning iridescent mother-of-pearl marquetry on the lid depicting a scene of traditional Vietnamese life (peasants, pagodas and mountainous landscapes). Floral mother-of-pearl motifs on the sides.
Materials: Dense exotic wood (likely rosewood) with a beautiful patina, brass hinges and mechanism.
Condition: Very good overall condition. The mother-of-pearl inlays are complete and the mechanism works perfectly.

Vintage cigar humidor made of precious wood and mother-of-pearl - South Vietnam (1955-1975)
Description
For sale: a magnificent collectible cigar humidor, an artisanal art piece from the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), dating from the period 1955–1975.
Original mark: Stamped on the back "VIET-NAM CONG-HOA" (Republic of Vietnam), guaranteeing its historical authenticity.
Interior design: An ingenious system described as an "accordion" or "staircase" with three grooved solid wood trays, allowing cigars to be displayed and protected.
Exterior decoration: Stunning iridescent mother-of-pearl marquetry on the lid depicting a scene of traditional Vietnamese life (peasants, pagodas and mountainous landscapes). Floral mother-of-pearl motifs on the sides.
Materials: Dense exotic wood (likely rosewood) with a beautiful patina, brass hinges and mechanism.
Condition: Very good overall condition. The mother-of-pearl inlays are complete and the mechanism works perfectly.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
LuxembourgVerified
47
Objects sold
100%
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