A solid oak compagine cigar humidor made from golden oak in 1897 with HALLMARKED silver lock and fittings. Extremely rare as silver was both valuable and rare and used at the time as currency. And the silversmith hallmark is Frederick Bradford Mc Cray who was born in 1833 and joined the 14th foot regiment in 1854. At some point founding the company that created this box. He died in 1914. The box was made from top quality solid golden oak and is fully fitted out as a cigar humidor lined in cedar wood. Superb condition for age however one hinge is damaged and a small piece of cedar wood on the side has broken off. Originally there would have been a name plate on the top of the box also The box is 123 years old and all otherwise complete. The key is missing however luckily having a brahmah lock one could be ordered from the store in marylebone London. Beautiful museum grade rare piece. Only one known to exist. And only box we have ever seen with solid silver locks and fittings. Superb patina to the oak. A perfect size box for modern use and a rugged clearly campaign feel and look. Measurements in cms: L41 D27 H11. To see our other listings for more great vintage luggage and accessories. Designer luggage and much more. If for any reason you are unhappy or if we can do anything to help, please let us know. The item “SUPERB ARMY & NAVY HALLMARKED SILVER & OAK CAMPAIGN CIGAR HUMIDOR DESK BOX C1897″ is in sale since Wednesday, December 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Home, Furniture & DIY\Luggage & Travel Accessories\Vintage Luggage & Travel Accs”. The seller is “london-vintage-luggage” and is located in london. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.
- Colour: Brown
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Decade: 1930s
- Material: Leather
- Unit Quantity: 1
- Original/Reproduction: Antique
- Casing: Hard
- Type: Vanity Cases
- Features: Extra Compartments