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Lot 089 - Antique M. Melachrino & Co. Egyptian Cigarettes no. 9 Tin, 100 Count, "the Cigarette Elect of All Nations," Cairo, London, New York, Montreal, 5-3/4" L x 2-7/8" W x 2" H
Lot 089 - Antique M. Melachrino & Co. Egyptian Cigarettes no. 9 Tin, 100 Count, "the Cigarette Elect of All Nations," Cairo, London, New York, Montreal, 5-3/4" L x 2-7/8" W x 2" H
Antique tin for M. Melachrino & Co. Egyptian Cigarettes, No. 9, 100 count. The hinged-lid tin is printed with ornamental borders in red and gold, Egyptian architectural motifs, royal warrant crests, and monogram medallions. The end panel reads "Best Egyptian Cigarettes, 100 No. 9, M. Melachrino & Co., Cairo (Egypt), New York, Montreal, London." The front panel is lettered "Manufactory of the Best Egyptian Cigarettes, M. Melachrino & Co. Incorporated" with listings for depots in London, Alexandria, Shanghai, and New York. One long side reads "The Cigarette Elect of All Nations" with "Commission" and "Factories" flanking two wreathed monograms, and city names including Cairo, London, Montreal, and New York. The tin shows heavy overall oxidation, surface rust, paint wear, and spotting throughout, with significant loss of legibility on the lid and front panel.
