A rare lithographed tin cigarette box , decorated with an Orientalist design evoking colonial Egypt. The front features a desert scene with pyramids, a camel caravan, and the bust of a local woman, illustrating the Fioravanti brand, based in Port Said. The other side, more understated but equally striking, depicts the factory building in a Western architectural style. This graphic contrast reflects the cosmopolitanism of the era and the advertising aesthetics of the 1910s–1930s. The inscription "100 Cigarettes" on the side completes the design. A prized item for collectors of tobacco memorabilia, advertising tins, or Egyptian souvenirs.
✦ Origin: Egypt, Port Said ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1925 ✦ Dimensions: 14 × 10 × 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed iron ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, visible wear but visuals still clearly legible
An iconic decorative object of oriental advertising – ideal for a collector of tobacco, antique boxes or for vintage colonial decor.
