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Vintage Large Red Metal Floor Ash Bin / Ashtray

Jon Nix — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:45:32 +0000

Once upon a time, not so long ago... these were everywhere. Outside offices, cinems, restaurants, pubs. They were recognisable items of furniture almost, but obviously now are a relic of a time now past and gone. A large vintage metal cigarette ash bin or floor-standing ash tray in red with suitably demonstrative signage. And by large, we mean it's 30cm (12 in.) long, 16cm (6¼ in.) high and has a depth of 24cm (9½ in.)

In good condition considering it probably spent time outside in the elements - rust has been cleaned off carefully to leave a good balance of cleanliness and originality, the insides cleaned, the metal has been wiped down and a subtle wax finish added. It would make for a quirky piece of home decor (in either horizontal or vertical orientation) or might be a perfect fit for the collector of tobacciana who wants a slightly larger item in their collection!

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Art Deco Metal Cigarette Box with Faux Wood Design

Jon Nix — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:04:56 +0000

Not dissimilar to the shape of a World War One tank, this great little Art Deco cigarette box in metal with hinged lid, features a faux wood effect in two tones and typical geometrical designs. Most likely made for the Squirrel brand of cigarettes, this is an unusual and eye-catching item.

In good overall condition and structurally solid, the box could certainly perform a new role. There is some slight pitting to the top surface and some general signs of age and use throughout, but otherwise the box is clean and cosmetically good, with very little fading to the colours (as is often the case with boxes of this type).

The box measures 9 cm wide by 12 cms deep by 6.5 cm high (3½ in. by 4½ in. by 2½ in.)

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Floral Carved Brown and Orange Wood Box

Jon Nix — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:28:56 +0000

A very nicely carved and coloured wooden box, which we believe was originally a cigarette box. In addition to it's floral pattern design, the interior of the box has a very nice pale gold pattern paper/fabric lining in the form of repeating fan shapes.

Suitable either for decoration or as a trinket box, this box is difficult to date and its origins are sketchy, but it looks great and that's good enough for us. It measures 14.5cm by 9.5cm by 5cm (5¾ x 3¾ x 2 in) and is in good condition, barring some wear and tear and a narrow scratch or two. These don't affect the overall aesthetics, and the box and lid hinge are both solid and functional.

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