Lot 4577

A wooden cigar box with an inlaid Luftwaffe eagle

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A79r | Live auction | 787 Lots

Description

A large, veneered wooden box with brass handles on the side and four rectangular feet. A Luftwaffe eagle inlaid in darker wood in the lid, with a black lacquered border. The cigar box still contains the original preparatory sketch for the eagle on tracing paper on a scale of 1:1. The interior made of tropical woods with two compartments and the seal professionally replaced, the box fitted with an unused humidifier and a "Diamond Crown" hygrometer (the instruction manual is also enclosed). Dimensions 53 x 31 x 17.5 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

Our auction "German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards" includes 787 lots. The auction starts on Friday, 24th May, 2019 at 10:00 am. (Lots: 4001 - 4787). Pre-sale viewing: 15th - 19th, May, 2019 from 2pm - 6pm.