UNIQUE Antique Cigar Box, Bronze Dog, Parlez Au Portier, Talk to The Doorman

Description

A stunning, super unique, antique French Cigar Box.  The window houses the most adorable bronze dog sporting a hat and a pair of goggles.  The plaque above the door, "Parlez Au Portier"  means "Talk to the Doorman".  The chain between the door and the window is pulled which then releases the lid revealing the fitted cigar humidor, not a humidor as such in modern times which regulate the humidity in present day boxes.  Being over 100 years old this was a humidor of the time.  At the same time the lid opens, the small front door opens to reveal a match holder on the inside of the door (see pictures).  The matches would be struck on the strike pad which is on the front of the base.  It is from the early 1900, it's French,  and definitely well over 100 years old.  Really unusual & unique, a rare find!  On the internet (Antiques Atlas) one recently sold for L1,350.00 which equates to USA ,871.51.  That particular box was in really "like new" condition, whereas this one is missing some brass grape vines and shows age - BUT has that 100 year old patina and is very attractive and operates/functions as good as new.   It's definitely a great unique piece and it's doubtful you could ever find one like it anywhere.  Actually you would not want to restore it as it would look too new.  This one is unique and perfect as it is.   Before you bid please check our 5,000 plus - 100% positive feedbacks so you can bid with confidence.