Here we have a wonderful vintage State Express cigarette case.
The case is a gold toned metal (could be brass on the lid) with shiny sides & base. It has been polished up in parts and as a result has a two toned appearance, which adds to its warmth.
The lid has more of a brass appearance & benefits from a simple but effective pattern – it opens & snaps shut with ease.
The interior of the case is made of wood & has two compartments for storage, initially of cigarettes or tobacco, with the wood likley being Cedar as this would have been beneficial for preserving the freshness of the cigarettes.
State Express was a cigarette brand founded in London in the late 19th Century. The base of the case has the State Express logo and MADE IN ENGLAND stamped on it.
This particular case is from the 1950’s and as a result of its great age does show areas of wear & tear to it. There are a few knocks & marks to the surfaces, scratches , patina & rubbing. All this however adds to its charm and the case is fully functional for a wide range of storage ideas- pins, needles, buttons, receipts, jewels, rings, brooches, napkin rings & much more.
Add this to a collection of tobaccanalia, use it in your stylish home, make a feature of it as a display piece, gift it to a lover of all things vintage.
Dimensions – length – 24 cm , width 9 cm. ( approximately)
