Cigarette box - Wood

Beautiful vintage mechanical cigarette box with built-in music box, handmade in Syria (Damascus), dating from the mid-century period (c. 1960).
This box is a masterpiece of traditional Syrian marquetry. It is fully inlaid all around with a microscopically fine mosaic of various natural woods and bone, arranged in complex geometric patterns.
Unique mechanism:
The box is in perfect working order. As soon as the lid is opened, an ingenious accordion mechanism automatically slides a tiered, four-level interior forward and upward. At the same time, the built-in music box on the underside begins playing a charming melody. The wooden tiers feature semicircular notches specifically designed to display cigarettes or small cigarillos elegantly.
• Country of origin: Syria (Damascus)
• Period: Approx. 1950–1970
• Materials: Various woods, bone inlay, brass mechanism
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The inlay is almost perfectly intact, and the mechanism, including the music box, works flawlessly.
A beautiful, functional collectible for enthusiasts of tobacciana, mechanical curiosities, or Oriental craftsmanship.