Antique Treen : Extraordinary extremely rare Tobacco Box / Humidor : C.19thC

iCollectAntique Treen : Extraordinary extremely rare Tobacco Box / Humidor : C.19thCAn extraordinary extremely rare Black Forest type Tobacco Box / Humidor ofcylindrical shape having applied hand carved Devil masks showing the differentstages of craving for the drug, the Devil signifying the temptation. Each mask deeplycarved in different gestures from relaxed to stressed. Six different panels in all.The body with hand carved decoration probably on a turned base. The lid again deeplyhand carved with another face maskreminiscentof a Martin Brother's Jug Mask.Having its original tin and lead tobacco press inside. Having different colour stainsWe have put up loads of images because we are unhappy with them, the images does not do justice to the pieceThis item has been in our Collection for more than 20 years and has been an exhibit on the Saatchi GalleryWebite.Circa late 19th centuryGood Antique Condition with just light signs consistant with age as expected - nodamage or repairs9 inches (23cm) height X 5.25 inches (13.5cm) dia approxSent with UPS signed and tracked - insurance with shipping also