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Cigar Boxes and Humidors For Sale
Carl Aubock Brass Cigar Snuffer #4117
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock brass cigar snuffer #4117. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, molds and techn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

Carl Aubock Brass Cigar Snuffer #4117
Carl Aubock Brass Cigar Snuffer #4117
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Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937
Located in Bath, GB
A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

A Rare French Cigar Humidor by Charles Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandley
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Wood and Silvered Bronze French Cigar Humidor by Charles Guillaume Diehl and Jean Brandely, C. 1860, Paris This extraordinary cigar humidor, crafted by the esteemed French ar...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Bronze

Hinged Inlaid Malachite and Lapis Cigar Box, Los Castillos Style, Mexico, 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with rosewood interior. An Aztec pyramid and mountains grace the lid. The metal smiths of Taxco, Mexico were kn...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Malachite, Brass

Humidor Box Joá - Contemporary Cedarwood Cigar Box
Located in BR
The cigar box conceived by Valter Costa Lima is an eloquent testament to the union between tradition and innovation. Made of cedarwood, every stroke of this piece is an ode to the Br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Hardwood

Rectangular silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cigarette case. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 48.92 grams. Dimensions: 8cmx1.5cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1909 by James Deakin & So...
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Early 20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is the mechanical Pik-a-Cig Monkey box...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Guilloche silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case, beveled on the edge and spring system on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 184.13 grams. Dimens...
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Early 20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with Art Nouveau flower details and spring on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 71.15 grams. ...
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19th Century European Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Silver cigarette case with fluting along the length and interior with cigarette
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette case with fluting along the length and interior with cigarette holder, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Brand: Florence. Weight: 182.29 grams...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
Located in Bath, GB
An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

Handsome Antique English Cigar Case In Crocodile c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superb cigar case made from Crocodile / Alligator skin dating to the late Victorian era, c.1890. Excellent condition with all stitching intact. 5" x 3 1/2" x 1". Item: 35829 FRE...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Crocodile

Filigree silver cigarette case decorated with floral motifs and a hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree cigarette case decorated with floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 67.19 grams. Dimensions: 8.8x6cm. Cont...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Early 20th Century Cigar Box with ROG Foil Lettering
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden retailers cigar box. This unique piece likely dates back to the late Victorian period. It features all-mahogany construction and four interior storage compartments. A...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Imperial Russian engraved silver and niello tobacco box/case, 1886, Moscow, Alexander Fuld. The case is finely engraved with engraved niello designs, the hinged lid ha...
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1880s Russian Late Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is from France. It has been made in 1940, it is an art Deco Item. The wood is makassar ebony . It can be used as a docorative box, at home or in an desk.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

Guilloche silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with alternating bands at the top, rectangular in shape with two hinged spring lids and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Br...
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Early 20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Guilloche silver cigarette case with opening application and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with gold-tone interior and appliqué for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 201.82 grams. Dimensions: 29...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box features a decorative engraving with the words "Paper", "Cigarettes" and "25 pieces" in Cy...
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19th Century Russian Other Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with handles and touch tip designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk box with handles, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Steel, Chrome

Silver cigarette case with floral motifs engraved on both sides and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette case with floral motifs engraved on both sides and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Absent. Weight: 56.56 grams. Dimensions: 9x7.2cm....
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Sleek Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Box by Cohen & Charles, 1922
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1922 by Cohen & Charles this sleek George V antique sterling silver cigarette box is of a plain, rectangular form with a hinged lid. The box, which is a ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

Filigree mesh gilded silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilded silver cigarette case with gold filigree mesh and beveled corners, bands along with polychrome applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II T...
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19th Century European Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder. Th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver, Copper

Small Cigar / Cheroot Case in Crocodile & Silver - 1881
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and tactile cigar or cheroot case; the perfect size for business cards. Beautiful quality and condition with all the stitching intact, the sil...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Vintage 20th Century Rolls Royce Radiator Grille Humidor & Accessory Case
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Rolls-Royce car grille with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy ornament has been repurposed into a two-tier cigar humidor and accessories storage. Opening the vertical gr...
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20th Century British Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Metal, Silver

Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s Franc
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s France This exceptional handcrafted cigar box, made in France in the 1970s by a master artisan specializing ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass, Tin

Rectangular guilloche silver cigarette case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular guilloche silver cigarette case with micro-relief patterns and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 200.10 grams. Dimens...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique Victorian oak brass and cedar lined tabletop cigar humidor circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 19.5 x Width 44 x Depth 29 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 11 inches Humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity that is used to store cigars, cigarettes, orpipe tobacco. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are used, while cigar shops may have walk-in humidors. Humidors can be used to store other goods for which a certain level of humidity is desirable; the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team stores game balls in a large humidor at their home stadium, Coors Field, to counteract the effects of Denver's high altitude and generally low humidity. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Classification of humidors Walk-in humidor - most common in cigar bars or stores. One room is built as or converted to a humidor where all the cigars are stored. Cabinet humidor - usually placed on the floor as a piece of furniture. Typically holds 1000-5000 cigars. Table humidor - often quite heavy, though portable in theory, it's usually kept in one location. Capacity ranges from three hundred to a few thousand cigars. It usually comes with a polished wood exterior, marble, leather or combination of exotic elements, and glass top. Personal humidor - semi-regular cigar smokers will sometimes keep a small humidor in their homes for personal storage, special events, or aesthetic characteristics of the humidor itself . Usually contains 20-75 cigars. This may also be known as a "Desktop Humidor". Travel humidor - portable and made for carrying cigars enough for the outing or event, usually 2 to 10 cigars. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Oak, Cedar

English Pressed Glass & Carved Oak Greek Key Motif Biscuit Barrel or Humidor
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa 1867. An unusual antique biscuit barrel or humidor. The main body is formed of pressed glass with a greek key border, paneled window and a reeded edge. The glass rest...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century onyx box, Made in Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Marble

Asprey London Silver-Banded Rosewood Humidor with key and Hygrometer 2005
Located in London, GB
Asprey London Silver-Banded Rosewood Humidor with Hygrometer, c.1970s This exceptional humidor by Asprey London showcases the brand’s renowned commitment to craftsmanship and under...
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Early 2000s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Rinascimento Humidor
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Marquetry collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. The design of this humidor, enriched with laser-engraved detail...
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2010s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Polyester, Wood

Silver case with guilloche reliefs, enamel accents and gilded interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette case with guilloche reliefs, asymmetrical enamels, surrounding frieze, gilded interior with two interior ribbons and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: ...
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19th Century European Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

French Modernist Silver Plated Cigar Box by Crevillen, Paris c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely quality mid-century modern oval cigar box made from silver plate and signed on the underside "Crevillen, Paris". They were famed in the 1960's and 1970's for making quality...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique engraved sterling silver cigarette or decorative box was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Japonisme style. The box is composed of an ebonized hardwood c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Crest Men's Humidor Box Bronze and Sterling
Located in Westport, CT
Silver crest men’s humidor bronze and sterling large box. Wood interior with mesh screen wonderful condition.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Hammered silver cigarette case with hinged lid and two ribbons inside
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Hammered silver cigarette case with hinged lid and two ribbons inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: W grams. Weight: 78.32 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cmx8cm. Conte...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver with an asymmetrical shape and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 159.57 grams...
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19th Century European Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Cigar Box two-tone stripes on the lid fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table cigar box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and hand engraving, with two-tone stripes on ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

19th C. Georgian Continental Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Vermeil Silver Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined cigar case is executed in richly figured tortoiseshell, shaped in a gently contoured rectangular form with softly rounded ends, the exterior polished to a deep transluce...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Shell

Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Walnut

Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Thomas Freeman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This impressive antique G...
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1820s English George IV Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Agresti Bacco E Tabacco Bar Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Wood

Rectangular table cigarette case two-tone fire-enamelled stripes Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table cigarette case with rounded upper long sides, in 925/100 sterling silver and two-tone fire-enamelled stripes in a modern contemp...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jugandstil Humidor Erhard & Söhne, Germany, c. 1920
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jugandstil Humidor, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, c. 1920 This is a Jugendstil-style humidor box, manufactured by Erhard & Söhne in Germany, circa 1920. The box has a cylindrical shape wi...
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20th Century German Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Box in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A brass cigarette or cigar box decorated horizontal ribbings/lines. It was made by an anonymous craftsman/designer in Scandinavia during the 1930s. It features a wooden lining that p...
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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

19th c. Distressed Scroll-Footed Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century distressed scroll-footed box with original velvet interior. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800-1899. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Velve...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Wood

English Silver Car Cigar Holder
Located in New York, NY
The 12 cigar holder detachable top reveals a compartment for additional usage, the top of the engine lifts up to reveal a compartment for matches, the top...
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1910s English Vintage Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920. Empire revival burr yew cigar box with clock.  Strung and inlaid to outer edges, decorated with an ormolu mount to the...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

CIRCA 1950'S BIRDIE CIGARETTE DiSPENSER CARVED WOOD BOX
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A delightful circa 1950s carved wooden “Birdie” cigarette dispenser, a playful mid-century novelty piece designed to charm and amuse. When the lid is lifted, or...
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20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Hardwood

Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric friezes all around, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric patterns, all-around moldings, and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 54.44 grams. Dimen...
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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Chrome

Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham (Attributed) Mixed Metal Humidor with Silver Overlay in Rococo Revival Style, Dated 1870 United States, circa 1870 9.5" W × 5.75" D × 2.5" H (Interior: 9" W × 5.25" D × 2" H) ...
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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor
Located in Chicago, IL
SilverCrest decorated bronze cedar lined cigar humidor. Modern Red Enameled top. Silver Crest was the trademark used by the Smith Metal Arts Company of Buffalo. Expert craftsman from the Heintz Art Metal Shop formed the new company in 1919, utilizing much of what they had learned, manufacturing incredible bronze items. Heintz Art Metal Shop was founded in 1906, in New York by Otto Heintz...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Bronze

Antique Cigar Case, English, Oak, Cedar, Desktop Humidor, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique cigar case. An English, oak and cedar-lined desktop humidor, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A handsome collector's ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Oak, Cedar

Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Unique silver box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 signed K anderson and has all the embossed with all stamps for Swedish silver. This unique model probably custom made by K Ande...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Metal, Silver

Silver case with Art Nouveau dog relief among reeds and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette case with Art Nouveau reliefs featuring a dog among reeds and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 62.27 gra...
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19th Century European Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period monogrammed sterling silver on bronze humidor or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Earl...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Cigars were not always packaged in what we now know as the antique cigar boxes and humidors that have over time become eye-catching decorative objects as well as collector’s items.

Outside the United States, cigar boxes are said to have originated in the 1840s when a German businessman, Hermann Dietrich Upmann of H. Upmann Cigars, bought a cigar factory and opened a bank in Havana, Cuba. Upmann reportedly handed out cedar cigar boxes branded with advertising for the bank as gifts to his banking clients. In the early 1860s, after years of cigars being shipped in big crates or barrels, cigar boxes became a requirement when the United States passed a law that mandated the use of boxes for tobacco producers, which was part of a broader effort to regulate the tobacco industry and generate revenue for the war effort. Humidors, which are moisture-controlled storage boxes that allow a cigar enthusiast to store, organize and preserve a larger collection of cigars, were very popular accessories during the early 1900s onward.

As the use of cigar boxes and humidors became widespread, all kinds of options materialized over the years, with particularly vibrant editions of these decorative objects emerging during the Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and other eras. Visionary designers like Isamu Noguchi popularized the idea of tobacco accessories as art with projects such as his decorative ashtrays.

Today, not unlike antique and vintage ashtrays, cigar boxes are more than practical objects. In fact, there are many uses for an old cigar box even after the cigars are gone. They can be used as planters, tissue boxes or can support your long-delayed effort to organize your sewing and craft supplies. During the Great Depression, an emptied cigar box — perhaps a walnut Art Deco-style cigar box with inlays in bronze and hand-carved decorative geometric patterns adorning its exterior — was occasionally repurposed as a jewelry box.

Antique and vintage cigar boxes — made of wood, metal or other materials — are valuable treasures in some corners of the collecting world, and in your home, they’re exquisite desk ornaments and colorful flourishes to add to your bookcase or mantel. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cigar boxes and other decorative boxes today.