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

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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