Themed collection - 20 vintage tin boxes for cigarettes and tobacco – Early 1900s / Art Deco
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Description from the seller
Exclusive lot comprising 20 vintage boxes made of lithographed tin and cardboard, dating approximately from 1900–1950. The collection features prestigious historic brands from the European, Egyptian, and Eastern manufacturing industries of the period.
Many of the pieces feature beautiful lithographed illustrations in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, both on the outer lid and inside. Particularly notable are the finely decorated interiors featuring royal coats of arms, period royal warrants, and original archival paper elements.
List of brands included in the lot:
Kyriazi Frères (Cairo, Egypt) – Large box with a lion and internal medals of honor.
Kyriazi Frères No. 6 – Yellow rectangular format.
A. Batschari (Berne / Baden) – Spectacular interior with coats of arms and patents from European Royal Houses.
A. Batschari "Sleipner" – Green and gold box.
Beer Cigarettes Orientales "Byzanz" – Finely decorated interior in red and white.
Beer Cigarettes Orientales "Stamboul" – Interior featuring an illustration of the Zurich factory.
Muratti’s "After Lunch" (London) – Retains the original inner paper wrapper/pouch.
Clubmaster Elegantes – Includes tissue paper and an integrated inner guarantee.
Cleopatra Egyiptomi-Szivarka – Hungarian monopoly (Magyar Királyi Dohányjövedék).
Nestor Gianaclis (Cairo, Egypt) – Lithographed back depicting the "Stammhaus" in Cairo.
Gelbe Sorte Reemtsma – Includes an internal description of the Oriental tobacco blend.
The Lincoln Navy Cut – Featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Sonny Boy – Vintage American graphics.
Gebr. Crüwell Bielefeld (Meister 50)
Export Mischung
Gold Hut Auslese
Afos Auslese
Club
Royal Derby
Nestor Gianaclis (illustrated front)
Condition
Exterior: Overall good/very good condition for its age. Natural age patina, slight surface wear, or small scratches consistent with the period are present.
Interior: Many lids retain vivid, excellent lithographs. Some tin bases show the typical oxidation/rust bloom found on vintage metal.
Exclusive lot comprising 20 vintage boxes made of lithographed tin and cardboard, dating approximately from 1900–1950. The collection features prestigious historic brands from the European, Egyptian, and Eastern manufacturing industries of the period.
Many of the pieces feature beautiful lithographed illustrations in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, both on the outer lid and inside. Particularly notable are the finely decorated interiors featuring royal coats of arms, period royal warrants, and original archival paper elements.
List of brands included in the lot:
Kyriazi Frères (Cairo, Egypt) – Large box with a lion and internal medals of honor.
Kyriazi Frères No. 6 – Yellow rectangular format.
A. Batschari (Berne / Baden) – Spectacular interior with coats of arms and patents from European Royal Houses.
A. Batschari "Sleipner" – Green and gold box.
Beer Cigarettes Orientales "Byzanz" – Finely decorated interior in red and white.
Beer Cigarettes Orientales "Stamboul" – Interior featuring an illustration of the Zurich factory.
Muratti’s "After Lunch" (London) – Retains the original inner paper wrapper/pouch.
Clubmaster Elegantes – Includes tissue paper and an integrated inner guarantee.
Cleopatra Egyiptomi-Szivarka – Hungarian monopoly (Magyar Királyi Dohányjövedék).
Nestor Gianaclis (Cairo, Egypt) – Lithographed back depicting the "Stammhaus" in Cairo.
Gelbe Sorte Reemtsma – Includes an internal description of the Oriental tobacco blend.
The Lincoln Navy Cut – Featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Sonny Boy – Vintage American graphics.
Gebr. Crüwell Bielefeld (Meister 50)
Export Mischung
Gold Hut Auslese
Afos Auslese
Club
Royal Derby
Nestor Gianaclis (illustrated front)
Condition
Exterior: Overall good/very good condition for its age. Natural age patina, slight surface wear, or small scratches consistent with the period are present.
Interior: Many lids retain vivid, excellent lithographs. Some tin bases show the typical oxidation/rust bloom found on vintage metal.
Details
Number of objects
20
Type
20 vintage tin boxes for cigarettes and tobacco – Early 1900s / Art Deco
Period
Early 20th century
Condition
Good
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