Very unusual antique under-bed gun/storage case constructed using early 1900s cigar advertising panels.

One exposed interior panel clearly shows a beautiful Stickney’s New Tariff Cigars advertising image featuring a woman in period dress. Other advertising panels appear to remain underneath the original interior wallpaper/lining.

The advertising material has not been stripped or restored. I have intentionally left the remaining wallpaper in place because removing it would likely damage the original graphics underneath.

Features include:

• Early Stickney’s New Tariff Cigars advertising panel\
• Additional advertising panels believed to remain beneath the interior covering\
• Large flat under-bed style case\
• Canvas-covered exterior\
• Metal reinforced corners and edging\
• Brass-tone latches and hardware\
• Original leather carrying handle\
• Small rollers/wheels on the case\
• Original aged interior lining\
• Heavy vintage construction\
• Wonderful original patina and character

This appears to have been handmade or custom-built using repurposed antique cigar advertising material, making it a very unusual piece of American advertising and folk-art history.

The exposed advertising dates to the early 1900s era. I am not claiming that every component of the case was manufactured at exactly the same time.

Condition is exactly as shown in the photos. There is age-related wear, staining, scratches, fabric deterioration, worn edges and other signs of use. The Stickney’s advertising panel has some cracking/damage but retains excellent color and imagery for its age.

Nothing has been refinished, restored or cleaned aggressively.

A great piece for a collector of:

• Antique tobacco and cigar advertising\
• Early American advertising\
• Antique gun cases\
• Folk art / repurposed advertising\
• General store memorabilia\
• Antique trunks and luggage

Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the description.

Due to its age, size and unusual construction, this is being sold as an antique collectible and display piece.

Rare opportunity to own a truly unusual piece made from original early-1900s cigar advertising.