Elephant Cigarette Dispenser

Cast iron elephant cigarette dispenser. Quite unusual. Cigarettes go in howdah box on elephant's back and, when the tail is rotated, drop down one at a time into the rest below the stomach. Maker not known but the numbers "201" and "10" are imprinted under the cross-arm on the base. Great piece of Tobacciana in good original condition. Circa early 20th century. (ex - personal collection of Richard "Smitty" Axtell).  Apprx. 5"H x 8 ½"L. (CD-20)
 
$495
 
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Elephant Cigarette Dispenser
 
Elephant Cigarette Dispenser

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