Copper Cigarette Box with Great Patina vintage planter these types of drinking vessels

these types of drinking vessels were traditionally used for serving Aswan

though I do not know its maker

The box is finished on all sides and has a nice patina

and former Collections Manager and Librarian for Architecture

is one of her finds

Copper Cigarette Box with Great Patina vintage planter these types of drinking vesselsThis beautifully proportioned box I found filled with vintage matchbooks and a few newspaper clippings. Because it is copper and features one smaller and one larger compartment inside, I assume it was made to hold cigarettes on one side and matches on the other, and would guess it dates to the 1930s or 40s. With its handy loop handle on the lid, it would make a great tea caddy as well. I love its staight foward elegance and wonderful patina, and might