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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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Vintage Kitsch Italian Small Glass Ashtray Stacking Holder / Dispenser

Jon Nix — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:23:47 +0000

Back in the day... when you'd probably provide your dinner guests or house visitors with their own personal ashtray! This small and rather kitsch little item is a set of four small (3 inch square) glass ashtrays which stack in a portable storage rack with a handle for dispensing when needed. A quirky little item from a time when almost everyone smoked! (Now it could be used for decorative purposes or even as a tea light holder, we think...)

Made in Italy. There are one of two minor grazes and nibbles to the glass but otherwise everything is present and correct and in good shape. The storage "rack" measures approximately 15 cm (6 in.) tall.

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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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Ogden’s Redbreast Flake tobacco tin

Jon Nix — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:27:34 +0000

A great example of a 1920s/30s Ogden's Redbreast Flake Tobacco tin, the 2 ounces size. A lot of these tins resurface in frankly terrible condition, but this one is relatively good: the colours are still quite vibrant and there are few, if any, dents. The lid fits snugly. There is wear and tear consistent with age, of course.

The tin measures approx. 8cm by 6cm by 2cm (3¼ by 2¼ by ¾ in).

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J. Palmer & Son’s Vesuvians (Cigar Lighters) Box

Jon Nix — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 23:55:50 +0000

This old box of Palmer's Vesuvians no longer has its contents but is a very nice collectable. The "Vesuvian" was a patent match which burned with a sputtering flame and which was a favourite with cigar smokers. This kind of light was also called a "fuzee" (which gives you some idea how it worked, as does the illustration on the side of the box!). One part of the box is coming away and we've deliberately not repaired this. The date of this box is difficult to determine, but we know that Palmer & Sons were making wax vesta and anti-sulphurous matches and cigar lights from the 1880s onwards at their site on Old Ford Road, London.

The box measures approximately 6.5cm by 3.5cm by 2cm (2½in by 1½in by ¾in) and is in fair condition consistent with age but is relatively sturdy still.

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