Wood Cigarette Box - Surprise & Delight Magic Wooden Dispenser

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Of cubic form constructed from tinplate, the edges with decorative hammered plates laid over, the sides each with a raised circular motif, and the front side inset with a Ruskin ‘Jewel’. Instead, wouldn’t it be better to see the piece in your home, where you want it, before you’ve made your decision? Made to be placed on a counter top, bar or table, the drawers containing packets of cigarettes could be opened once a coin had been placed into the slots in the top of the box. Made by Selcol Products Limited in the 1950s, this dispenser is triggered by pressing a button on the top. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy.

The range of distinct cigarette dispensers — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Second hand furniture and accessories are not only unique, characterful and nostalgic, but also contribute to a sustainable home. This beautifully simple antique or vintage wooden cigarette dispenser was made in Austria from mahogany or similar satin wood with boxwood inlay.Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. It had been illegal since 1908 to sell tobacco products to children under 16 years of age in the United Kingdom, but vending machines such as these made it difficult to enforce the law. Among the “posters” that cover the dispenser is one for Gitanes, the French cigarette, designed by M. Once the claim is resolved and any relevant decision regarding the insurance has been made, any applicable refunds will be processed.

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Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. The box is fairly tarnished all over, but this could be removed and the original shine brought back if so desired. The ‘Ruskin Jewel’ is a small blue oval cabochon that was made at the Ruskin Pottery (set up by John Ruskin in 1898) around the turn of the last century.Solo - The Original all in one Lighter - Born from the cool summer breezes of Venice Beach Solopipe ignites your life. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This dispenser is a wonderful conversation piece, a great example of tobacciana (from when people still enjoyed smoking and were free to do so! Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.

My original aim was to revive old pieces of furniture in need of an overhaul but over the first year my focus shifted and I now spend more time rescuing smaller vintage bits and bobs that deserve a new home. Once activated, six doors pivot open to reveal pockets which hold the cigarettes and close again in the reverse direction.They help reduce landfill because, unlike mass-produced non-recyclables, they are high quality in material and craft, and are destined to outlive most other possessions. Unexpected pop-up cigarettes add laughter to life Automatic Cigarette Case---Can spray 10 cigarettes continuously.