A wooden cigarette box with a glued-on lithographed label, featuring Orientalist iconography typical of the early 20th century, with a central portrait and allegorical female figures. The COGÉTAMA brand promoted exotic tobaccos and advertising focused on superior quality and a fantasized Orient, very characteristic of products intended for the European market before the First World War. The interior is plain, without compartments, reflecting simple yet carefully crafted packaging, now sought after for the graphic power of its design and its authenticity.
✦ Origin: Europe ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1905-1915 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 8.5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Wood and lithographed paper ✦ Condition: Significant wear and tear from the label (missing parts, scuffs, soiling), sound wooden structure, functional hinge
An antique advertising box prized for its orientalist decor and authenticity, ideal for a collection of antique tobaccos or a cabinet of curiosities.
