MUSICAL CIGAR CASE (panatelas) IN THE SHAPE OF AN EMPIRE-STYLE CHIMNEY -...
MUSICAL CIGAR CASE (panatelas) IN THE SHAPE OF AN EMPIRE-STYLE CHIMNEY - Late 19th century, made of light wood veneer and blackened wood, with low-reliefantique silver-plated metal bas-reliefs; opens via the top to reveal a removable tray for 12 cigars, and via the front of the “fireplace” with a sliding panel to reveal an interior with mahogany-style compartments forming a match compartment with a metal scraper; Four-melody mechanism triggered by opening and closing the top; appears to be in working order (not guaranteed)
Shod feet
21.5 x 20 x 14.5 cm
(minor veneer imperfections, a few wood-boring insect holes)
MUSICAL CIGAR CASE (panatelas) IN THE SHAPE OF AN EMPIRE-STYLE CHIMNEY - Late 19th century, made of light wood veneer and blackened wood, with low-reliefantique silver-plated metal bas-reliefs; opens via the top to reveal a removable tray for 12 cigars, and via the front of the “fireplace” with a sliding panel to reveal an interior with mahogany-style compartments forming a match compartment with a metal scraper; Four-melody mechanism triggered by opening and closing the top; appears to be in working order (not guaranteed)
Shod feet
21.5 x 20 x 14.5 cm
(minor veneer imperfections, a few wood-boring insect holes)
