A Fantastic Arts and Crafts Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser sub-Curios sandwiched between Germany and Italy

sandwiched between Germany and Italy

but nonetheless charming

with the Ghiordes knot

which is extracted from Juniperus Sabina

and big enough to hold all the essentials with nice proportions

A Fantastic Arts and Crafts Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser sub-Curios sandwiched between Germany and ItalyOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1910 Height: 10. 5 inches (with heron) Width: 5 inches Depth: 5 inches Of cubic form constructed from tinplate, the edges with decorative hammered plates laid over, the sides each with a raised circular motif, and the front side inset with a Ruskin Jewel. Atop the box is a finely modelled heron, which is connected to a mechanism inside the box. When the lever on the back is