Jeweled Arts and crafts humidor box, Masonic eye on a hand hammered body in a nicely aged dark patina in a copper bronze and silver. The box is cedar wood lined, excellent for humidor use. The applied masonic eye on top is set on a brighter copper triangle with a silver eye, at its center is a smooth carnelian cabochon stone, round on top. Stunning piece measures appx 7.5″ long by 4″ wide. Marked with makers hallmark WMF G, and GERMANY on underside. The large rectangular box sits on four bun supports, has a hammered copper bronze body, flat edge detail to edge of hinged cover, the hinge has a crimped surround edge, moves easily. Missing wooden insert slats and has very minor wear, small scratch and very minor dent to corner. Not polished or cleaned, I only wipe with soft cloth, this is from my personal collection, in excellent condition see photos for details. Circa 19th century to early 20th century. Hallmark WMFG (Wurtemburgische Machin Fabrik) 48. ALL OFFERS ARE CONSIDERED – See Photos And Condition For size and Item Details. Some Pictures were Enhanced For details. Listing duration – Listings May end at Any Time, or 2 days prior to end date. Items may be re-listed at sellers discretion. I Choose Shipper Based On Safety And Cost. Please Ask Questions Prior To Offer. Items are from estates and my own private collection of over 30 years. Dating markings – McKinley Tariff Act (March 1890), all articles of foreign manufacture shall be plainly marked, stamped, branded, or labeled in legible English words, so as to indicate the country of their origin. The item “ANTIQUE BRONZE COPPER CIGAR BOX HUMIDOR HAMMERED CARNELIAN EYE STAMPED WMFG 48″ is in sale since Wednesday, June 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Metalware”. The seller is “koolkollectables2012″ and is located in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Bronze
- Color: Brown
- Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style
- Age: 1850-1899
- Maker: Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Weight: 3 LBS
- Type: Boxes
- Country/Region of Origin: Germany