Luxury Cigar Humidor / Case, Solid Thuja Root Wood, Gold and Silver Piqué Medallion in Tortoise Shell – Imperial Period Piece (Napoleon III / Victorian, ca. 1860-1880)Description:For sale is an absolutely remarkable collector's item, of museum quality rarely found on the antiques market: a luxury cigar humidor / case, made entirely by hand in the second half of the 19th century (Napoleon III / Victorian period). The object is in an exceptional state of preservation, ideal for refined collectors of cabinetmaking art or historical cigar enthusiasts.Technical features and fine materials:Integral structure in Solid Burl Wood: Unlike veneered serial pieces, this box is carved directly from the table from a single precious block of noble burl (most likely thuja root or walnut). The spectacular natural texture, with "bird's eye" knots, continues fluidly and without interruption from the body of the box directly onto the lid (table bookmatching technique).Exceptional wall thickness (2 cm): The walls of the box have a total thickness of 20 mm (solid outer wall + deep inner sealing collar). This robust structure acted as a perfect climate shield, insulating the interior and preventing the wood from warping over time. Imperial Central Medallion in Mixed Media Piqué: The centerpiece on the lid is a microscopic masterpiece handcrafted from a slab of genuine tortoiseshell, into which were hot-set: Yellow gold (threads and filigree for the stems and upper leaves). Silver (for the delicate flowers and center plate). Natural Mother-of-Pearl (for the petals of the day flowers). Vintage Personalization: The silver center plate bears a superb monogram, hand-engraved in English cursive calligraphy with the initials "B. B." (or "V. V."). Original Hardware and Falsework: The heavy antique brass hinges bear the original patina of time (specific natural oxidation) and are fixed by hand-cut, handcrafted brass nails, chiseled into the wood. Unique Olfactory Properties: When opening the lid, the raw wood interior still exudes the natural, aromatic and persistent fragrance, with notes of resin and cedar, specific to high-quality thuja wood, historically used to enrich the aroma of tobacco and protect cigars against pests. Internal centering system: It features the original chiseled slot on the inner collar, used for the lateral pin for perfect alignment of the lid (clean, minimalist design, without front lock so as not to fragment the aesthetics of the wood). Dimensions: External dimensions: 23 cm (Length) x 13.5 cm (Width) x 7 cm (Height). Internal dimensions (usable space): 20 cm (Length) x 10.5 cm (Width). Ideal format for classic cigars (Corona / Robusto