John Middleton 1920's tobacco box/ Rare?

Is anyone familiar with these items?
I have seen several for sale, but not with this what appears to be a Roman scene embossed on the lid.
The ones i find are either plain or have the Middleton crest embossed on the lid. maybe for different types of tobacco?

Mikey





I may be off on the age of these. some are stating 1920's up to 1950's ?

 

The image is more ancient Greek than Roman.

A small cigar humidor? You do not mention size.

I'd just put stuff in it, as a handy small box.

I suppose horse riding naked and bareback must give you a special feeling for your mount.

 

Well, riding bareback in shorts isn't too bad until the horse starts to sweat and then ouch! Naked? Not gonna try that.

 

I would have guessed time period at 1940s-50s.

 

Certainly looks like a vintage humidor with Greek scene. (Notice the Greek key motif used as border?) I would agree with time frame above.

Debora

 

Forgot to mention it is 12" x 9 1/2" x 4 1/2".
And was originally sold with Jar samples of tobacco.