Refined well‑shaped cigarette dispenser, embellished with a rich gilded metal structure featuring decorative elements inspired by 19th‑century design and burgundy‑red enamel panels adorned with golden floral motifs. A highly scenic piece, conceived both as a living‑room accessory and as a prestigious decorative object, today is particularly sought after by collectors of antique smoking items.
The dispenser is equipped with a functioning rotating music box, featuring a fascinating and ingenious mechanism: once the first cigarette is removed, the others inside the cylindrical body automatically rotate, accompanied by the music, until a new cigarette rises and stops the system, ready to be taken. This type of mechanism makes the object not only decorative but also mechanically interesting.
The music box is in regular working order. There are stains, oxidation, and slight discoloration on the metal parts, consistent with the object's age and use. The upper metal section has been reattached following a break—an intervention visible in the photographs—which does not compromise stability or overall functionality but should be considered in its historical and collectible evaluation. The original internal grid is missing and has been replaced with a golden metal disc.
Ideal for collectors of smoking accessories, lovers of period décor, or as a decorative piece with strong character.
Note: Measurements may vary slightly depending on the point of measurement.
