Crystal Palace Cigar Case

Crystal Palace Cigar Case

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A leather hide Cigar Case embossed with a cartouche of the Crystal Palace.

The case has a match striker to one end and a raised seam. The Crystal Palace was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and built in Hyde Park to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. The building was considered a wonder at the time and after the Exhibition was rebuilt in Sydneham Hill, south London. A number of souvenirs were produced celebrating the Crystal Palace and we have also seen silver and papier-mache cigar cases. Mid 19th Century.

Dimensions:

Height 13 cm / 5 "
Width 6.5 cm / 2 34"
Depth 4 cm / 1 34"
Period

Mid 19th Century.

Medium

Leather

Country

England

Signed

Crystal Palace

Style

Cigar Case

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