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The Vintage Optimo Metel Cigar Humidor is a rare and unique collectible item perfect for cigar enthusiasts. This humidor exudes a sense of nostalgia with its vintage design, making it a stylish addition to any collection. The Optimo Metal brand adds a touch of authenticity to the piece, making it a sought-after item for collectors of tobacco memorabilia. Ideal for displaying as I did. It has factory 4 which was at 1906 N Armenia ave. It was built in 1904 by Antonio Santuella. This factory is where the Optima Cigar was born & originally produced. The building still stands is a protected historical landmark. The tin is all metal no cardboard, if necessary, I will send video hitting it with my fingernail so you can hear the metal sound. It’s 4 1/4″h, top & bottom are 4 3/4″ and the diameter is15 1/2, if you need more photos, please let me know. I usually picked different tins at estate, garage sales and sometimes antique stores or flea markets. My home is smoke free, where it was before that no idea. As you can see the paper around is faded and has spots. The top has with the paper.

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This scarce 1940s cardboard “Optimo Kings” 25 humidor cigar canister, measuring 5 3/4″ x 4″ is in excellent condition. Most of the original color remains. There is some very minor age related staining on the bottom rim. The cigars were manufactured by A. Santaella & Company, Tampa. Fl in Factory 4, Coll District, Fl. This striking white tin features multicolored images. The front has a portrait of Spanish-born Antonio Santaella wearing a panama hat with palm trees and straw huts in the background. On the reverse is the Santaella Company in Tampa, FL. A label on the canister explains that it is made of cardboard in compliance with the O. M ban on using tin during the WWII Emergency.

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