Papier Mâché Cigar Case, Hand Painted, “The Entrance into the Port de Boston” - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Papier Mâché Cigar Case, Hand Painted, “The Entrance into the Port de Boston”

Papier Mâché Cigar Case, Hand Painted, “The Entrance into the Port de Boston”

: French-made cigar case featuring a scene titled “The Entrance into the Port de Boston.” Crafted in hubs like Lyon or Paris, these lightweight, lacquered cases were prized in the mid-19th century for their artistic designs, often depicting maritime or exotic themes, reflecting the era’s cigar culture boom among affluent smokers.

Item Date: Mid-19th Century

Measurement: 5.5" x 2.75" x 0.25"

Material: Papier Mâché, lacquer

Item Condition: Very good, commensurate with age and use, retains liner.

Price: $685

SKU 1121-159

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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