Featured Japanese cigarette case

Hi all

something else i found yesterday for £1

presuming a cigarette case

has a side part that slides down

and also a moving tray inside ?

wondering the age and any info helpful

thanks

 

Sweet. It looks 1920s to me.

 

Awesome, thanks Aj

 

a type of puzzle box......... I don't think for smokes..

 

Interesting, thanks kome

 

I doubt for ciggies either. The hidden compartment would work for matches, but there's no striker. And a wooden box wouldn't be that wise.

 

Yes, I think a little puzzle box too. And a simple one. Puppy would lead one away from an adult object to one for children.

Debora

 

Why not wood? Most cigarette boxes made for desks are wood lined. I guess in your pocket your risk crushing a wooden box in that style but I guess you kind of risk crushing most boxes in your pocket.

 

A number of similars with views of Mt. Fuji on eBay. The type of thing one would buy in Chinatown or a Five & Dime, I would image. This one has Scottie dogs which is helpful for dating.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1343926558...MIscKUn8O0_QIVMS2tBh0RFgBuEAQYBCABEgIUNPD_BwE

Debora

 

Scottie dogs were most popular and common when? I assume 20’s/30’s? I listed a Scottie item recently and attributed it to that era. Hoping it’s right.

 

1930s was the height of their popularity.

Debora

 

Very helpful, thanks deb

 

Not sure he’s a Scottie, that’s a very generic puppy face. He’s got a bit of an anime look which makes me wonder if he’s post war, when Japanese imagery got so cutesy.

 

The example from eBay features Scotties. The other is -- I agree -- a generic cutesy puppy.

Debora

 

Gotcha. That does make me think Charlie's one is post war.

 

You may very well be right. 1950ish. For the reason you stated.

Debora

 

A ciggie box with a match compartment would also have a striker. Striker means sparks and flame...and a wooden box. Not a wise move. Cigarette boxes with wood liners, dead common for a long time, didn't have lighters attached next to the wood.

 

My mama used to pop boxes like this in her handbag, rather than crushing the ciggies in their carton.

 

I suppose that’s a legitimate concern!

 

I have one also. It's a trick/magic box. Put a small piece of paper in the front of the drawer while it's showing two compartments. Close the drawer, then while holding the other end with your fingers, push a little one way. Open the drawer again and the paper has disappeared and it is now one compartment.