Vintage Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser – Novelty Figural Front – Working

An appealing vintage mechanical cigarette dispensing box, constructed from mixed timbers with a pleasing panelled finish. The front is fitted with a novelty applied figural motif, shaped like a small character or animal head, which mechanically presents and holds a cigarette in its mouth when the top control is operated.

The mechanism works correctly: a cigarette is advanced internally and presented at the front, making this both a functional smoking accessory and a charming conversation piece.

Likely dating to the interwar period (c. 1920s–1930s), these novelty mechanical dispensers were popular desk and table accessories.

Condition

   •   Mechanical action in working order

   •   Cigarette advances and is held correctly by the front motif

   •   Structurally sound

   •   Timber surfaces show general age-related wear, scuffs and patina

   •   Would benefit from a light cosmetic tidy if desired, but entirely usable as is

No cracks or major damage noted.

Measurements (approx.)

   •   Width: 16 cm

   •   Depth: 10 cm

   •   Height: 11 cm

A charming and increasingly hard-to-find mechanical cigarette dispenser, ideal for collectors of smoking accessories, novelty boxes, or early mechanical desk items.