Antique 1901 Up To Date Cigar Box Women Driving Early Automobile Litho 12 Pack For Sale

ANTIQUE 1901 \"UP TO DATE\" 12-PACK WOODEN CIGAR BOX

Featuring Inner & Outer O.L. Schwencke Stone Lithography (Women Driving Early Automobile)

Up for sale is an extraordinarily rare, turn-of-the-century 12-pack \"Up To Date\" wooden cigar box featuring stunning O.L. Schwencke stone lithography of women driving an early open-top motor car. With zero original complete boxes currently available on the market, this museum-quality 1901 crossover piece represents an exceptional opportunity for advanced tobacciana, automobilia, and vintage advertising collectors alike.

Item Highlights

• Era & Date: Turn-of-the-Century / Circa 1901 (Series of 1901 Revenue Stamps present)

• Brand / Subject: \"Up To Date\" — Factory No. 847, 9th District, Pennsylvania

• Artwork: High-grade stone lithography by the O.L. Schwencke Lithographic Co., New York, depicting women driving an early open-top motor car

• Format: Rare 12-pack pocket-size format (Approx. 5.25\" x 3.75\" x 1.25\")

• Structure: Wood construction remains complete, solid, and square with strong hinge integrity. Lid opens and shuts flush.

• Lithography & Graphics: Inner lid stone lithograph remains vibrant with rich, unfaded original color. Outer lid label shows authentic period wear, edge scuffing, and toning appropriate for a 125-year-old wooden tobacco container.

• Stamps & Trim: Original Series of 1901 tax stamps and factory tax markings remain intact and legible with expected age wear.

• Overall Presentation: Unrestored, original condition throughout. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic detailing.

An exceptionally rare crossover collectible bridging early 20th-century Tobacciana and Automobilia. While individual loose salesman sample labels of the Schwencke \"Up To Date\" print occasionally appear in paper ephemera price guides, complete 3D 12-pack wooden boxes retaining both inner and outer lithographs are virtually impossible to find on the open market. A standout display piece for advanced cigar box, early motoring, or stone lithography collections.

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