Ets Philong tamtoa donghoi - Cigarette box - French Indochina colonial style, present-day Vietnam - Rosewood, camphor tree - Rare cigarette cabinet
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Rare wooden cigarette cabinet in palissandre and camphrier, with a lid featuring three carved apsara dancers and bas-relief friezes on the sides, an interior staircase mechanism for 64 cigarettes, dimensions 21 x 13 x 9 cm, weight 725 g, originating from French Indochina (Tam Toa/Tamtoa Donghoi, current Vietnam) and dating to the mid-20th century in vintage condition.
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Rare wooden cigarette case or cigarillo case made of rosewood and camphorwood. The lid is adorned with three richly sculpted niches of celestial dancers inspired by Khmer style (apsara style). Along the sides, low-relief friezes depict dancing figures. The interior features a stepped unfolding mechanism to hold 64 cigarettes. Provenance: ETS PHILONG TAMTOA DONGHOI, present-day Vietnam. The Tam Toa district was
Dimensions: 21 cm x 13 cm x 9 cm. Weight: 725 grams. The underside of the box bears the trace of an old label, probably a customs stamp or an official export label. Condition: used; see the provided photos. In perfect condition of conservation and operation, this is a rare collectible piece, carefully shipped by Colissimo. It is a RARE collectible piece. Carefully shipped by Colissimo.
Rare wooden cigarette case or cigarillo case made of rosewood and camphorwood. The lid is adorned with three richly sculpted niches of celestial dancers inspired by Khmer style (apsara style). Along the sides, low-relief friezes depict dancing figures. The interior features a stepped unfolding mechanism to hold 64 cigarettes. Provenance: ETS PHILONG TAMTOA DONGHOI, present-day Vietnam. The Tam Toa district was
Dimensions: 21 cm x 13 cm x 9 cm. Weight: 725 grams. The underside of the box bears the trace of an old label, probably a customs stamp or an official export label. Condition: used; see the provided photos. In perfect condition of conservation and operation, this is a rare collectible piece, carefully shipped by Colissimo. It is a RARE collectible piece. Carefully shipped by Colissimo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
725 g
Wood type
camphor tree, Rosewood
Specific region of origin
Indochine française
Title additional information
Rare cigarette cabinet
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Vietnam
Manufacturer/brand
Ets Philong tamtoa donghoi
Material
rosewood, camphor tree, Wood
Model
French Indochina colonial style, present-day Vietnam
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th century
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