When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Up for sale is a premium 5-piece lot of vintage and antique solid-wood advertising containers a chests. Unlike common cardboard cigar boxes, these are heavy, structurally sound wooden pieces featuring deep-stamped historical factory markings and rich wood grains. Perfect for tobacciana collectors, vintage home bar decor, or rustic storage drawers.
Included in this 5-piece lot:
La Preferencia "Military Style" Wooden Cigar Chest (Circa 1910s–1920s)
- Details: Rare solid-wood nested box designed for "Military Packing" (originally held 20 Victorias, 20 Club House, 10 Con. Fa. Ex.)
- Stamps: Bottom is clearly heat-stamped Factory No. 6, 1st Dist. Ill.(Chicago area). Retains a weathered 50-count Class Series tax stamp wrapper on the right edge
- Hardware: Features original metal latch and small hinges.
Pair of Corona Specials "Cigar-of-the-Century" Cedar Boxes (Circa 1920s-1930s)
- Details: A fantastic matching pair of classic hinged wood boxes. Both are deep heat-branded on the bottom panel: Fact. No. 847 1st District. of Penna for 50 cigars.
- Variations: One box features a beautifully clean interior wood grain. The second box features prominent circular ink stamps rings on the interior floor and a weathered green 50-count tax trip wrapper on the outer right edge, making them a great side-by-side historical display.
Lord Clifford "Florida Mild" Cedar Cigar Box (Circa 1920s–1930s)
◦Details: Beautiful light cedar hinged box branded Chockfull of Havana and Hand Made on the lid and interior.
◦Stamps: Bottom features the historic tax notice stating the cigars were manufactured to retail at "not more than
Five Cents each."Stamped Factory No. 26, Coll. Dist. Fla.
(Tampa region).
Canadian ClubImported Whisky Slide-Top Wooden Crate (Circa 1950s–1960s)
◦Details: Low-profile solid pine/fir liquor crate built to hold "4-Fifths" bottles flat. Features the cursive red/black
branding and the detailed Hiram Walker royal warrant crest. Lid slides smoothly.
◦Stamps: Bottom border marks immigration via Hiram Walker Importers Inc., Detroit, Mich. at 90.4 Proof.
Completely clean interior with a functional grooved slide-out wooden lid.
Condition:
All five pieces are in excellent vintage/antique structural condition. No rotted wood, split seams, or missing panels.The Canadian Club crate has a clean interior and lid slides smoothly. The La Preferencia chest is structurally sound with standard age-toning, and the Lord Clifford box has crisp interior wood but some cracks on the back - see photo. There are two Corona Specials: one box features a beautifully clean interior wood grain; the second box features prominent circular ink stamps rings on the interior floor and a weathered green 50-count tax trip wrapper on the outer right edge, making them a great side-by-side historical display. Normal light exterior scuffs, minor edge wear, and patina consistent with age. Please review photos for exact condition and stamp details.
