Does Anyone Know What This Is???

06-14-2010, 09:47 PM

I just picked this up for a small chunk of change ... the person that sold it to me thought it was a humidor, but Im not sure if it really is one. It seems to be kinda old but in good condition, and its from Cuba. The floor has 11 divets with small holes that dont go all the way through.

Anyone seen this before or have any insight as to what exactly it is, or if its a collectible.

thanks in advance!

dyieldin · 06-14-2010, 11:16 PM

Looks like a box they use to stand smoke on the head pointing up but they would be huge ones for that box.

MarkinAZ · 06-14-2010, 11:30 PM

I think it may be an old humidor Rob. Looking at the brand underneath the lid may compare to this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEAUTIFUL-CUBAN-BOLIVAR-HABANA-CIGAR-CABINET-STAND-/250650003258

Just a thought based on minimal research...

OLS · 06-15-2010, 07:12 AM

A double duty sales and shipping box. Pretty common back in the olden days.
Attached are a few more. I could point you to a vendor that sells alot of them
and has photos that you can use to understand the concept of the box,
but I get in trouble when I do that. Search the web for antique cigar cabinet.

Mugen910 · 06-15-2010, 08:18 AM

It looks like a box that can hold cigars.

tomc3084 · 06-15-2010, 08:31 AM

Damn , very nice. Brad, what kind of cigars are those in there, Montes? Which kind specifically though I mean, they look very old!

06-15-2010, 08:46 AM

I picked this up for a small chunk of change, but I'm not sure exactly what I got here. The lady that sold it to me said that she was told it was a humidor ... if it is, Ive never seen one like it. Its branded with the old Bolivar Habana logo, it doesn't have a place for a humidifier or hygrometer, and it has 11 divets at the bottom with small holes that do not go all the way through.

anyone have any insight on this?

thanks!

captain53 · 06-15-2010, 08:47 AM

All I can say it is a pretty damn nice piece for the Cigar collector!

KenyanSandBoa · 06-15-2010, 09:05 AM

Is it lined in Spanish cedar?

icehog3 · 06-15-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

Damn , very nice. Brad, what kind of cigars are those in there, Montes? Which kind specifically though I mean, they look very old!

I would guess Bolivars maybe?

06-15-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

Is it lined in Spanish cedar?

I would say yes, it seems to be.

06-15-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

A double duty sales and shipping box. Pretty common back in the olden days.
Attached are a few more. I could point you to a vendor that sells alot of them
and has photos that you can use to understand the concept of the box,
but I get in trouble when I do that. Search the web for antique cigar cabinet.

yea, if you could point me to that vendor, that would be great. I would like to see what he thinks. I just want to have all the info I can get on this piece ... it might be a good conversation piece!

Mugen910 · 06-15-2010, 09:48 AM

I would take Brad's suggestion and google "antique cigar cabinet" as the rules in this plase do not allow sharing of such sources.
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06-15-2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

I would take Brad's suggestion and google "antique cigar cabinet" as the rules in this plase do not allow sharing of such sources.
Posted via Mobile Device

Gotcha ... but yea, i was googling that, I just wish I could find something closer to what I got. But im gonna keep searching!

thanks!

06-15-2010, 03:01 PM

OK, so I've been checking it out, and figuered out that it is a humidor! check out the photos .... there is an interior cedar box with holes at the bottom that slides out of the exterior box. the interior box sits on these approx. 7/8" tall pegs at the corners of the bottom of the exterior box to leave a gap between the boxes so that you can place a humidifier in that area, and then the humidity will go through the holes of the interior box to keep the cigars fresh!

this is a sweet @ss humidor! I cant believe I snagged this for $30!!!

06-15-2010, 03:03 PM

pnoon · 06-15-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubanrob19

Gotcha ... but yea, i was googling that, I just wish I could find something closer to what I got. But im gonna keep searching!

thanks!

As a new member, be sure and read the rules and sticky threads. Lots of important information to be learned. Asking for vendors of Cuban cigars and accessories is frowned upon.

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06-15-2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

As a new member, be sure and read the rules and sticky threads. Lots of important information to be learned. Asking for vendors of Cuban cigars and accessories is frowned upon.

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you got it man

... sorry, I just got excited

shilala · 06-15-2010, 03:36 PM

It looks super old. Nice snag!!

bobarian · 06-15-2010, 03:51 PM

This looks like a100ct box or cajon. Primarily sent to retailers, it looks much to rough to be a humidor. All of the Cuban humidors I have seen are works of art, with detailed carving and much higher quality woods. Not sure of the actual age but a picture of any markings on the bottom might help.

06-14-2010, 11:16 PM	#2
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? Looks like a box they use to stand smoke on the head pointing up but they would be huge ones for that box.

06-14-2010, 11:30 PM	#3
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? I think it may be an old humidor Rob. Looking at the brand underneath the lid may compare to this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEAUTIFUL-CUBAN-BOLIVAR-HABANA-CIGAR-CABINET-STAND-/250650003258 Just a thought based on minimal research... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

06-15-2010, 08:18 AM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? It looks like a box that can hold cigars. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-15-2010, 08:31 AM	#6
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? Damn , very nice. Brad, what kind of cigars are those in there, Montes? Which kind specifically though I mean, they look very old! __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-15-2010, 08:47 AM	#8
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? All I can say it is a pretty damn nice piece for the Cigar collector!

06-15-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Has Anyone Seen This Before??? Is it lined in Spanish cedar? __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

06-15-2010, 09:48 AM	#13
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? I would take Brad's suggestion and google "antique cigar cabinet" as the rules in this plase do not allow sharing of such sources. Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2010, 03:01 PM	#15
cubanrob19 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? OK, so I've been checking it out, and figuered out that it is a humidor! check out the photos .... there is an interior cedar box with holes at the bottom that slides out of the exterior box. the interior box sits on these approx. 7/8" tall pegs at the corners of the bottom of the exterior box to leave a gap between the boxes so that you can place a humidifier in that area, and then the humidity will go through the holes of the interior box to keep the cigars fresh! this is a sweet @ss humidor! I cant believe I snagged this for $30!!!

06-15-2010, 03:03 PM	#16
cubanrob19 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is???

06-15-2010, 03:36 PM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? It looks super old. Nice snag!! __________________

06-15-2010, 03:51 PM	#20
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Does Anyone Know What This Is??? This looks like a100ct box or cajon. Primarily sent to retailers, it looks much to rough to be a humidor. All of the Cuban humidors I have seen are works of art, with detailed carving and much higher quality woods. Not sure of the actual age but a picture of any markings on the bottom might help.