£45
Vintage lithographed tin cigarette box 'Coutarelli Frères' from Egypt
Old Trafford, Manchester
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Description
This decorative cigarette tin was produced in Egypt during the late 19th to early 20th century, a period when Egyptian cigarettes gained international popularity for their exotic appeal and quality tobacco blends. The elaborate lithographed design featuring pyramids, sphinxes, palm trees, and hieroglyphic-style motifs reflects the Orientalist aesthetic that captivated European and American markets during this era. These tins were manufactured by various Egyptian tobacco companies, with Coutarelli Frères being one of the prominent manufacturers based in Cairo. Such tins are highly valued by collectors of tobacciana, advertising memorabilia, and Orientalist ephemera for their historical significance, artistic lithography, and nostalgic connection to a bygone era of luxury tobacco marketing. The colorful graphics and exotic imagery make these pieces appealing to collectors of vintage advertising tins, Egyptian antiquities enthusiasts, and those interested in early 20th-century commercial art and design.
1890 - 1920
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Ad ID: 1512448180
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£45
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