1940's Cigarette Dispenser
This beautiful rare tabletop kiosk is a cleverly disguised cigarette dispenser from the 1940’s. Among the “posters” that cover the dispenser is one for Gitanes, the French cigarette, designed by M. Ponty a prolific illustrator for Art Deco design. The brass dome of the dispenser lifts up to reveal 24 cigarette holders. A true collector’s piece in beautiful condition especially considering the exposed paper of the posters. Made in Germany for French advertising. Cigarettes not included.
Condition: Excellent, wear consistent with age
Dimensions: 9 1/4” T, 3 1/2” circumference
This beautiful rare tabletop kiosk is a cleverly disguised cigarette dispenser from the 1940’s. Among the “posters” that cover the dispenser is one for Gitanes, the French cigarette, designed by M. Ponty a prolific illustrator for Art Deco design. The brass dome of the dispenser lifts up to reveal 24 cigarette holders. A true collector’s piece in beautiful condition especially considering the exposed paper of the posters. Made in Germany for French advertising. Cigarettes not included.
Condition: Excellent, wear consistent with age
Dimensions: 9 1/4” T, 3 1/2” circumference
This beautiful rare tabletop kiosk is a cleverly disguised cigarette dispenser from the 1940’s. Among the “posters” that cover the dispenser is one for Gitanes, the French cigarette, designed by M. Ponty a prolific illustrator for Art Deco design. The brass dome of the dispenser lifts up to reveal 24 cigarette holders. A true collector’s piece in beautiful condition especially considering the exposed paper of the posters. Made in Germany for French advertising. Cigarettes not included.
Condition: Excellent, wear consistent with age
Dimensions: 9 1/4” T, 3 1/2” circumference