Metal Cigar Boxes A National Cigar History Museum Exhibit © Tony Hyman Addition: June 12, 2011 Addition: July 11, 2011

Metal Cigar Boxes A National Cigar History Museum Exhibit © Tony Hyman Addition: June 12, 2011 Addition: July 11, 2011 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html The use of metal for cigar boxes and cans was legalized in 1870. So far, I’ve only found tin boxes from the 1800’s, no tin cans or novelties. Tin cans become popular in the early 20th century, not long after companies began experimentation with aluminum cigar boxes and cans. Complex sturdy metal boxes are thought of as creatures of the depression era; all those that can be positively dated were patented in the mid to late 1920’s and used in the 1930’s. To get an idea of the full range of metal boxes used for cigars, visit both the Tin Boxes 1900 - 1960 exhibit and the 1930’s Novelties exhibits. The most common form of non-tin metal box that collectors find today. These come in many colors, pictures, and factories. These are usually boxes of 100 and seldom have brand names. [3424] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#0 b8914a61-f340-4190-a91c-b0894f249bde http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3424/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3424/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">The most common form of non-tin metal box that collectors find today. <span class="style_6">These come in many colors, pictures, and factories</span><span class="style_7">.</span> These are usually boxes of 100 and seldom have brand names.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[3424]</p></div></div> SERRANO CIGARROS, one of the few examples of this style box with a brand name. The gringo creator of the brand misuses the word cigarros as if it meant cigars rather than cigarettes. The brown is attractive and rare. Fact. 5 Florida. http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#1 f89c832c-4c6a-4e00-a42b-c760072669be http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/boxtype20-2029-1/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/boxtype20-2029-1/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_7">SERRANO CIGARROS, <span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_8">one of the few examples of this style box with a brand name. The </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_9">gringo</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_8"> creator of the brand misuses the word </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_9">cigarros </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_8">as if it meant cigars rather than cigarettes. The brown is attractive and rare. Fact. 5 Florida.</span></p></div></div> The similar chrome pillow version is attractive and like the other 30’s metal novelties has a mirror on the inside lid so it can be used on a woman’s dressing table or as a jewelry box. [3425] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#2 c79fc499-6a4d-40e9-aa49-7a22e8cce622 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3425/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3425/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">The similar chrome pillow version is attractive and like the other 30’s metal novelties has a mirror on the inside lid so it can be used on a woman’s dressing table or as a jewelry box.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[3425]</span></p></div></div> The imitation alligator and the 50/10 configuration are both unusual in the world of metal boxes. Standard mirror inside. [3423] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#3 24263254-440d-42d2-831e-ce31e6727d56 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3423/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3423/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">The imitation alligator and the 50/10 configuration are both unusual in the world of metal boxes. Standard mirror inside.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[3423]</p></div></div> Lovely brass with polished inside. These were a stock item offered by Grammes box company. Not all you find are cigar boxes. Look for the ID and CN. [3422] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#4 f057a56a-0ec5-4eb6-aa2d-57bef71b264c http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3422/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/novelty3422/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Lovely brass with polished inside. These were a stock item offered by Grammes box company. Not all you find are cigar boxes. Look for the ID and CN.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[3422]</span></p></div></div> Late 1940’s brass upright used by Congress Cigar Company for its leading LA PALINA brand. Common. Note the tarnish, the problem of my being located just a few yards from the Pacific ocean. [2888] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#5 c73f06fe-8abd-4a04-8756-1495a02e1122 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/fb%202888/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/fb%202888/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Late 1940’s brass upright used by Congress Cigar Company for its leading </span><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">LA PALINA</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> brand. Common. </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_12">Note the tarnish, the problem of my being located just a few yards from the Pacific ocean.</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"><br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2888]</span></p></div></div> Took me 59 years collecting to see and own my first one of these. Condition is a bit rough, but, as Joe D. used to say, “show me another one.” [20032] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#6 2fe25b6f-c5bf-4645-a076-2dfd52135fe1 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/20032/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/20032/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">Took me 59 years collecting to see and own my first one of these. Condition is a bit rough, but, as Joe D. used to say, “show me another one.”<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[20032]</p></div></div> [20033] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#7 b2e0246a-3949-46a7-947f-abf87f960fdb http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/20033/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/20033/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6"><br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[20033]</p></div></div> Sturdier than the average tin box, this was sold as a Christmas gift during the Depression. [17504] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#8 9ba93bba-d890-47bd-a81e-177e0248ae40 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/17504%20WNtin/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/17504%20WNtin/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">Sturdier than the average tin box, this was sold as a Christmas gift during the Depression.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[17504]</p></div></div> [17505] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#9 b55adbfb-7d33-42dd-a469-3776bef4bed1 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/17505%20WNtin/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/17505%20WNtin/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6"><br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[17505]</p></div></div> Aluminum business card from a KY cigar maker with a slightly risque poem about Adam, Eve and falling leaves. [2691] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#10 c58762dd-0752-409a-b083-bd50dead131b http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+buscard2691/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+buscard2691/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Aluminum business card from a KY cigar maker<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> with a slightly risque poem about <br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Adam, Eve and falling leaves.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2691]</span></p></div></div> Tiny local cigar makers usually made dime cigars, buying their cheaper lines from wholesalers. [2692] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#11 b2eb0b57-1649-4b40-ab4e-93678b0b08b6 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+buscard2692/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+buscard2692/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Tiny local cigar makers usually made dime cigars, buying their cheaper lines from wholesalers. <br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2692]</span></p></div></div> S. Davis & Sons, one of Canada’s more important cigar manufacturers, packed in this distinctive picture frame aluminum 50/13. When? [2516] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#12 f682eaf8-580f-40b6-9b4c-96f151914346 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+Canada2516/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/+Canada2516/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">S. Davis & Sons, one of Canada’s more important cigar manufacturers, packed in this distinctive<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">picture frame aluminum 50/13. When?<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2516]</span></p></div></div> MANIKIN brand cigars were packed in a unique Craftsman style hammered aluminum box of 100. Box maker is N.C.J. Stratford on Avon suggesting the cigars too were British. [2520] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#13 74b41929-e462-46cc-bb5e-0a84d0aa3d4e http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dcraftsman%202520/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dcraftsman%202520/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_8"><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">MANIKIN </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">brand cigars were packed in a unique Craftsman style hammered aluminum box of 100. Box maker is N.C.J. Stratford on Avon suggesting<br/></span></p><p class="paragraph_style_8"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">the cigars too were British.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2520]</span></p></div></div> Small aluminum flat 10 for RECRUIT cigars, probably a give-away of some sort rather than a retail package, tho the latter is possible as it may have been packed in a larger box. Ad for it anyone? [2522] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#14 081761cf-acfb-47c7-855c-32c51e65f990 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dflat%20ten2522/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dflat%20ten2522/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Small aluminum flat 10 for </span><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">RECRUIT</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> cigars,<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">probably a give-away of some sort rather<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">than a retail package, tho the latter is<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">possible as it may have been packed<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">in a larger box. </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_12"> Ad for it anyone? </span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> [2522]</span></p></div></div> The give-away theory gets support from the inscribed name on the back of the box. Harry E. Blausser, I found your box. [2523] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#15 1ff7d58a-fde3-4e5f-a3ef-f0965081729a http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/25mixtwo23/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/25mixtwo23/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">The give-away theory gets support from the inscribed name on the back of the box.<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_12">Harry E. Blausser, I found your box.</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"><br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2523]</span></p></div></div> Two small aluminum boxes, probably pre WWI. On top is a 10/5 while below is a 12/6. The multi-color printing on aluminum is unusual, especially the attempt at a label-type illustration. [2521] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#16 c32cc25e-1e3f-423f-8220-46b06ed0062d http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3D10pack%202521/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3D10pack%202521/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Two small aluminum boxes, probably pre WWI. <br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">On top is a 10/5 while below is a 12/6. The multi-color printing on aluminum is unusual, especially the attempt at a label-type illustration.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2521]</span></p></div></div> Hanging signs were also made of aluminum in the early 20th century. [2519] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#17 0e248071-8ca5-48fb-a777-5bbd9e8e9fd0 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dsign%202519/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dsign%202519/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Hanging signs were also made of aluminum<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">in the early 20th century.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2519]</span></p></div></div> Packaging innovator F.R. Rice, a St. Louis maker and distributor adds another creative box to his interesting portfolio. This 25/13 has all sorts of fine decorative work. [2518] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#18 e86b109c-13cd-4d97-a1d6-233de037d63e http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Drice%202518/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Drice%202518/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Packaging innovator F.R. Rice, a St. Louis maker and distributor adds another creative box to his<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">interesting portfolio. This 25/13 has all sorts<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">of fine decorative work.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> [2518]</span></p></div></div> Patented and manufactured by the New Jersey Aluminum Company in Newark, NJ. [2517] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#19 2ba51388-6aa0-47c8-a1c8-98757f5e69d7 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Drice%202517/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Drice%202517/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">Patented and manufactured by the New Jersey Aluminum Company in Newark, NJ.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[2517]</p></div></div> SPENCERIAN cigars by George C. Spencer, Fact. 64, St. Louis, Missouri about 1910 [11652] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#20 d2bf306f-9c86-45e3-b6c3-483fbb35f107 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/11652/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/11652/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6"><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">SPENCERIAN </span>cigars by George C. Spencer, <br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_6">Fact. 64, St. Louis, Missouri about 1910<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[11652]</p></div></div> Slip top can of 25, with nicely embossed lid and riveted name panel. c1910 [11653] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#21 187899a9-3569-4935-b8bb-77c0c082add9 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/11653/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/11653/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">Slip top can of  25, with nicely embossed<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_6">lid and riveted name panel. c1910<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[11653]</p></div></div> This 1929 bottle was used by packaging innovator F.E. Fonseca for his own brand and a commemorative for the inaugural run of the Blue Comet railroad train. The same bottle was used for cigars by Canada’s Simon & Sons and others. [9892] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#22 99213a52-7632-4f15-9aef-cfa5ad332cd4 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/9492/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/9492/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">This 1929 bottle was used by packaging innovator F.E. Fonseca for his own brand and a commemorative for the inaugural run of the Blue Comet railroad train. The same bottle was used for cigars by Canada’s Simon & Sons and others.  [9892]</p></div></div> Rare aluminum bottle made for sale on the train. SOLD [K18-41] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#23 efb9a0e0-ef7e-4a2a-b41f-bf603580e3ca http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/487797AF09AA11DD/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/487797AF09AA11DD/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">Rare aluminum bottle made for sale on the train.<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_6"><br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_9">SOLD<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">[K18-41]</p></div></div> This modern Dutch company preferred a milk pail. [2515] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#24 961f4a3c-a597-4af0-9256-94a807dce1d1 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dupright2515/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/%3Dupright2515/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">This modern Dutch company preferred a milk pail.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2515]</span></p></div></div> Cuban 5-pack from the 1950’s. [6842] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#25 b12db487-8159-46fc-86fb-adf6e12c05db http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box42/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box42/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Cuban 5-pack from the 1950’s.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[6842]</span></p></div></div> Interior of the previous Cuban 1950’s 5-pack. [6841] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#26 32f784aa-2089-4591-86c3-ae02b3744a56 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box41/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box41/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Interior of the previous Cuban 1950’s 5-pack.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[6841]</span></p></div></div> Cuban 5-pack from the 1950’s. [6829] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#27 6987eb9c-b73b-48f3-b296-edf5b19a5661 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box29/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/68cuba2box29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Cuban 5-pack from the 1950’s.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[6829]</span></p></div></div> Inside and out of a clever 1950’s 5-pack. Note the hole in the lid which closes over the illustration of the two lovers. The illustration is a push button which opens the pack. [6784] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#28 786108ae-d451-4354-845d-7015125d5969 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/cuba1box6784/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/cuba1box6784/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Inside and out of a clever 1950’s 5-pack. Note the hole in the lid which closes over the illustration of the two lovers. The illustration is a push button<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">which opens the pack.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[6784]</span></p></div></div> Silverplated COUNTRY CLUB cigar bottle used by L. Kahner & Co., Factory 65, 3rd Dist. NYC, c1890. Most similar plated bottles are NOT cigar boxes, but rather after-market humidors. [2843] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#29 f1a5d744-55f1-4b77-8dfb-85787d9ed8a8 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/bk%202843/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/bk%202843/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Silverplated </span><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">COUNTRY</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_13"> </span><span style="line-height: 11px; " class="style_11">CLUB</span><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10"> cigar bottle used by <br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">L. Kahner & Co., Factory 65, 3rd Dist. NYC, c1890.<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Most similar plated bottles are NOT cigar boxes,<br/></span></p><p class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">but rather after-market humidors.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">[2843]</span></p></div></div> Surprisingly rare “pewter” mug box used by House of Windsor for its 1980 winter Olympics special. Sold through the mail before the event. I was at Lake Placid and didn’t see them for sale there. Cigars elevated for the picture. [9806] http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals.html#30 d3728ba1-bd5f-446f-b210-c86b96a65c36 http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/9806/thumb.jpg http://cigarhistory.info/Other_Box_Materials/Metals_files/Media/9806/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_289_64"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Surprisingly rare “pewter” mug box used by House of Windsor for its 1980 winter Olympics special. Sold through the mail before the event. I was at Lake Placid and didn’t see them for sale there.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 12px; " class="style_10">Cigars elevated for the picture. [9806]</span></p></div></div>