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Large Mid-Century Era Metal Cigarette Case with World Globe & Compass Decoration

$599
£457.33
€528.45
CA$840.88
A$937.25
CHF 491.74
MX$11,445.37
NOK 6,226.54
SEK 5,885.03
DKK 3,944.02

About the Item

This large cigarette case was made by the well known Wadsworth's of Canada and dates to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The box is composed of engine turned metal with a gilt finsih, and features an engraved and cold-painted World globe on the top, flanked by two stylized compasses. The box is hinged with a metal clasp and has a lift bar to secure the cigarettes in the case. The box is signed on the hinged lift bar with the Wadsworths maker's mark in script lettering.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Cold-Painted,Engraved,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some light wear to the top and edges and backing as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355235417832

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