Just Something I Picked Up

IBQTEE1 · 09-27-2011, 11:44 AM

I was at an antique store in WI a couple of weeks ago and I came across this Belinda box. Paid $9 for it. Probably not worth that much but thought it was cool.

Love that it says you have to sell for more then 20 cents.

elderboy02 · 09-27-2011, 11:49 AM

I think it looks cool!

Remo · 09-27-2011, 11:54 AM

Cool box for you Gal cave

Blak Smyth · 09-27-2011, 11:55 AM

That is cool!

M1903A1 · 09-27-2011, 11:56 AM

Nice! Especially the size (three-pack of Churchills)...how often do you see a vintage box in that size?

CigarNut · 09-27-2011, 11:58 AM

Very cool! Is there any indication on the box as to what year it is from?

WittyUserName · 09-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Ogre · 09-27-2011, 12:13 PM

If you like it and bought it, then its worth $9. Looks cool

jesseboston81 · 09-27-2011, 12:14 PM

What a great find! I find it especially interesting that the commonly referenced online Cuban cigar "encyclopedia" doesn't mention the churchill vitola--not only is your find great, it might also be a new discovery! I wonder if MRN mentions this vitola.

Also, based on my limited knowledge, the box appears to be pre-revolution (1960): in the second picture you can see the very top part of the double-ovaled "MADE IN HAVANA-CUBA" stamp. This stamp was not used after the revolution.

Steve · 09-27-2011, 12:19 PM

T.G · 09-27-2011, 12:26 PM

Nice find.

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Originally Posted by jesseboston81

What a great find! I find it especially interesting that the commonly referenced online Cuban cigar "encyclopedia" doesn't mention the churchill vitola--not only is your find great, it might also be a new discovery! I wonder if MRN mentions this vitola.

Of course it doesn't. It's an encyclopedia of post-revolution cigars, this cigar no longer existed by then.

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Originally Posted by jesseboston81

Also, based on my limited knowledge, the box appears to be pre-revolution (1960): in the second picture you can see the very top part of the double-ovaled "MADE IN HAVANA-CUBA" stamp. This stamp was not used after the revolution.

That and the burned in class G tax marking places it probably between 1959 and 1962 according to the info on Tony Hyman's page:

http://www.nationalcigarmuseum.com/D...ban_Boxes.html

IBQTEE1 · 09-27-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Nice find.

Of course it doesn't. It's an encyclopedia of post-revolution cigars, this cigar no longer existed by then.

That and the burned in class G tax marking places it probably between 1959 and 1962 according to the info on Tony Hyman's page:

http://www.nationalcigarmuseum.com/D...ban_Boxes.html

Very cool info. Thank you. I was talking to Hootie about it and he thought it was pre-embargo.

N2 GOLD · 09-27-2011, 12:39 PM

WAAAAAY kool...

icehog3 · 09-27-2011, 12:41 PM

I think I see a beetle.

T.G · 09-27-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by IBQTEE1

Very cool info. Thank you. I was talking to Hootie about it and he thought it was pre-embargo.

Hootie definitely knows his stuff.

I'm looking more at the box and what really impresses me is that it still has the original cedar shield that went on top of the cigars. Five decades and it was never damaged, lost or separated from the rest of the box.

Mattso3000 · 09-27-2011, 12:52 PM

Very cool find

irratebass · 09-27-2011, 01:07 PM

That is very cool Kristin, congrats.

09-27-2011, 11:44 AM	#1
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Just Something I Picked Up I was at an antique store in WI a couple of weeks ago and I came across this Belinda box. Paid $9 for it. Probably not worth that much but thought it was cool. Love that it says you have to sell for more then 20 cents. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

09-27-2011, 11:49 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Just Something I Picked Up I think it looks cool!

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