Early 1901 MERRY Christmas "COMPLIMENTS Of" ROSE-DALE 5 Cent WOOD Cigar BOX !!!! - $65 - (Bethany, MO)
Early 1901 MERRY Christmas "COMPLIMENTS Of" ROSE-DALE 5 Cent WOOD Cigar BOX !!!! Its a nice looking wooden hinged lid cigar box, the hinge is made of cloth. Inside litho label says Copyright 1901 THOROUGHGOOD & CO JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN. This was a Merry Christmas Compliments of the Season givaway box of 25 ROSE-DALE cigars from the W.F. EHLERDING cigar maker, also has an older 1880 partial stamp/seal on the top and sides. Has some great looking colorful graphics on the inner lid, and some very festive Merry Christmas outer decoration of wreaths and holly leaves. About 8-1/2 inches x 5 inches x 1-1/2 inches and held 25 cigars as stamped on the bottom of the box. Pretty good condition for an early 1900s era pre embargo wooden cigar box, still strong construction, inner paper litho label has some darkening in spots but pretty complete, cloth hinge strip still still pretty good but some looseness, some light warping to lid - see photos - THANKS !!! Some typical imperfections & irregularities. A pretty scarce early Christmas givaway box in more than acceptable condition. Larger photos below: Please review all photos and read the description carefully and/or ask questions before bidding. Shipping cost is for US buyers only - other bidders please email for shipping cost as rates will be different. NOTE: Please wait for my invoice before paying so proper shipping costs can be determined !!!! Thanks for looking and good luck if you choose to bid !!!
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