Antique Cigar Humidor, Continental, Ebonised, Petit Corona Case, Victorian, 1860

Description

Our Stock # 24733

This is an antique cigar humidor. A Continental, ebonised mahogany and gilt metal Petit Corona case, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

• Beguiling humidor, with a profusion of intricate brightwork
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Superb ebonised stocks presenting a deep, lustrous finish
• Quality gilt metal presents ebullient golden tones throughout
• Classical motif adorns the exterior, with a surmount Cherub gracing the cutter compartment
• Accessed by a small sliding clasp, the cutter compartment measuring an inch deep
• Ornate pierced fretwork escutcheon to the fascia with inset lock — key present
• Corners further accentuated with profuse scroll and beaded mounts
• Opening the lid released the pair of front doors to reveal the humidor trays
• Interior hosts six trays – crafted to carry 12 Petit Corona sized cigars each, for a total of 72
• Each recess hosts a Petit Corona with the length of 13cm and width across at 17mm
• The whole raised upon a quartet of canted gilt feet, with scrolled toes

This is a striking antique cigar humidor, with generous, cool storage for 72 examples of a Petit Corona vitola. Delivered ready for to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 33cm (13”)
Max Depth: 25cm (9.75”)
Max Height: 32.5cm (12.75”)

Open Width: 39cm (15.25”)
Open Depth: 43.5cm (17.25”)
Open Height: 36.5cm (14.25”)

Cutter Compartment Width: 13cm (5”)
Cutter Compartment Depth: 5.5cm (2.25”)
Cutter Compartment Height: 2.5cm (1”)