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ANTIQUE 1901 "UP TO DATE" 12-PACK WOODEN CIGAR BOX
Featuring Inner & Outer O.L. Schwencke Stone Lithography (Women Driving Early Automobile)
Up for sale is an extraordinarily rare, turn-of-the-century 12-pack "Up To Date" wooden cigar box featuring stunning O.L. Schwencke stone lithography of women driving an early open-top motor car. With zero original complete boxes currently available on the market, this museum-quality 1901 crossover piece represents an exceptional opportunity for advanced tobacciana, automobilia, and vintage advertising collectors alike.
Item Highlights
Era & Date: Turn-of-the-Century / Circa 1901 (Series of 1901 Revenue Stamps present)
Brand / Subject: "Up To Date" — Factory No. 847, 9th District, Pennsylvania
Artwork: High-grade stone lithography by the O.L. Schwencke Lithographic Co., New York, depicting women driving an early open-top motor car
Format: Rare 12-pack pocket-size format (Approx. 5.25" x 3.75" x 1.25")
Construction: Paper-over-wood with original decorative clover-patterned edge trimming
Condition Summary
Structure: Wood construction remains complete, solid, and square with strong hinge integrity. Lid opens and shuts flush.
Lithography & Graphics: Inner lid stone lithograph remains vibrant with rich, unfaded original color. Outer lid label shows authentic period wear, edge scuffing, and toning appropriate for a 125-year-old wooden tobacco container.
Stamps & Trim: Original Series of 1901 tax stamps and factory tax markings remain intact and legible with expected age wear.
Overall Presentation: Unrestored, original condition throughout. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic detailing.
Historical and Collector Value
An exceptionally rare crossover collectible bridging early 20th-century Tobacciana and Automobilia. While individual loose salesman sample labels of the Schwencke "Up To Date" print occasionally appear in paper ephemera price guides, complete 3D 12-pack wooden boxes retaining both inner and outer lithographs are virtually impossible to find on the open market. A standout display piece for advanced cigar box, early motoring, or stone lithography collections.
Ships via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking and insurance provided.
