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Title: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: lukegordon93 on November 16, 2013, 01:27:04 PM

Hi, im new to the forum. I found this cigar box the other day, the inside says "regie libano syrienne des tabacs et tombacs". I searched all over google and ebay but i couldn't come up with any information or value of this item? If anyone has any information on what this is, or what its worth i would really appreciate it!
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/lukesxr80/IMG_4703.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/lukesxr80/media/IMG_4703.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/lukesxr80/IMG_4702.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/lukesxr80/media/IMG_4702.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/lukesxr80/IMG_4704.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/lukesxr80/media/IMG_4704.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/lukesxr80/IMG_4705.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/lukesxr80/media/IMG_4705.jpg.html)

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: MrMahoot on November 16, 2013, 02:13:56 PM

These may help, Lebanese origin

http://www.translatorscafe.com/tcterms/en-us/thQuestion.aspx?id=35000

http://landandpeople.blogspot.co.uk/2007/07/cutting-their-nose-to-spite-their-face.html

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: Ipcress on November 16, 2013, 02:14:03 PM

Designed to look older than it is ( which is early to mid 20th ) A fairly well known brand in the Middle East and Egypt


http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?assetId=538188&objectId=1442837&partId=1 (http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?assetId=538188&objectId=1442837&partId=1)

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: lukegordon93 on November 16, 2013, 02:22:30 PM

Thanks for the quick reply's! Any ideas on the value?

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:23:33 PM

Agree with Ipcress on age !! Still a very pretty box !!

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: lukegordon93 on November 16, 2013, 02:27:48 PM

Quote from: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:23:33 PM

Agree with Ipcress on age !! Still a very pretty box !!

It is! Unfortunately it's missing 3 inlays on the top.

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:42:07 PM

Couldn`t find anything to give a price reference but this brand is pretty common !! I would say around $20. to $25. !!

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: bigwull on November 16, 2013, 02:46:29 PM

Quote from: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:42:07 PM

Couldn`t find anything to give a price reference but this brand is pretty common !! I would say around $20. to $25. !!

did,nt know it was Tornado season.... ;D

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:51:07 PM

 ???  What ???

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: bigwull on November 16, 2013, 03:06:02 PM

Quote from: mart on November 16, 2013, 02:51:07 PM

???  What ???

$20/$25....with your usual strong wind behind it..... ;D

Title: Re: unknown inlaid cigar box? Pictures
Post by: mart on November 16, 2013, 06:21:35 PM

LOL !!  Not sure this one will need the strong wind !!