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Old wooden cigaret dispenser? Triangle shaped with inlays, green and red stones set in brass, dark wood. Bone like trim on top and sides. It has no information on it. To use you lift the triangular box upward from the base and when set back down, a cigaret will be oon top of the box. I was wondering if there was any certain time period or place that a dispenser matching this discription was heard of. I have showed it to several antique collectors and they couldn't tell me anything about it. AT ALL!! If you can't help me could you please put me in touch with someone who might? THANK YOU!
Hi Jason
Nice to hear from you.
Sorry I can tell you nothing about your cigarette dispenser, but I include a couple of links that may be of interest.
The second one has a book on cigarette dispensers that may provide some clues.
You will also note that the prices of these items vary greatly.
First link
http://search.rubylane.com/ni/collectibles?ss=cigarette+dispenser&samedb=1&style...
Second link
http://www.kaleden.com/search/search_results.jsp
Good Luck
Eileen
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
Experience
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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