Regent Antiques has been trading in London for three decades. We specialise in English and Continental antique furniture, silver and porcelain. Our main markets are Europe and North America and we export worldwide. Antique Victorian Oak Novelty Cigar Humidor Box C1870. This is a stylish antique Victorian. Novelty table top cigar box, Circa 1870 un date. The rectangular box is in a form of a safe, it features a panelled door with brass handle and central lock, opening to reveal two drawers with gothic revival handles to each. There is a further brass “campaign” handle on each side of the box, it is raised on a plinth base and has a working Secure lock with original key. The locking system bears the Victorian registration number RD 56159. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Height 20 x Width 16 x Depth 16. Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches. Is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus. Latin “oak tree” having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm. Great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior. Of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Take a tour of our London showrooms. Take Piccadilly line to Manor House station. Go to top of escalators and turn left. Take exit 7 and walk straight on for 10 metres. Manor Warehouse is on the right. There is car parking available on site. Please make all cheques payable to Regent Antiques. Bank details: Regent Antiques – BBVA – Account: 05701615 – Sort: 23-59-11. For the best value, we recommend offsetting this cost by purchasing multiple items. The item “Antique Victorian Oak Novelty Cigar Humidor Box C1870″ is in sale since Monday, May 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “regentantiquesuk” and is located in London N4 1BX. This item can be shipped worldwide.
