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This is an Antique Vintage Cuban Wooden Cigar Box. It's a great piece for vintage tobacco memorabilia collectors, display, or creative decor storage.
Brand: La Carolina (Bances y Suarez – Habana, Cuba)
Era: Circa 1890s – 1910s
This rare "Boite Nature" style Cuban cigar box features exceptional historical details, original manufacturer stamps, and authentic tax revenue markings:
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES:
• "Boite Nature" Style: Natural wood construction featuring crisp hot-iron / ink brand stamps on the exterior lid, interior lid, and inner base.
• Rare U.S. Revenue Tax Stamp: Includes original partial green "TAX PAID 100 CIGAR STAMP" U.S. revenue tax seal attached to the wood.
• Native Cuban Cedar Notice: Interior lid features original printed English export notice reading "NATIVE CUBAN CEDAR" along with the merchant signature stamp for "Jose Alvarez & Co."
• Authentic Cuban Provenance: Includes remnants of the original green Cuban export guarantee seal on the exterior bottom.
• Hardware: Complete with original vintage brass hinges.
Key Features & Markings
Brand & Origin: The inside lid features the brand stamp for La Carolina, Bances y Suarez, Habana, labeled for Perfectos (a classic cigar vitola/shape).
Boite Nature Construction: The interior label explains the "Boite Nature" style, noting that the box was constructed without the use of glue or similar substances and without internal paper labels, bands, or colored print touching the cigars, allowing them to mature in native Cuban cedar.
Capacity & Tax Stamp: The green label across the exterior indicates it originally held One Hundred Cigars.
Interior Stamp: The bottom interior of the box features a maker's or inspector's stamp reading "G.B. 1842".
CONDITION DETAILS:
Authentic antique condition with a rich historical patina. Shows age-appropriate wear, including minor scuffs, light wood grain checking, and dark tobacco/oil discoloration inside the base and lid from original contents. Please inspect all photos closely for exact cosmetic details.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Packed with care using protective bubble wrap and sturdy box packaging to ensure safe delivery. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage Mail.
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