Archive Quality prestigious "Flor Fina" (Fine Flower) inner cigar box label, showcasing the peak of 19th-century lithographic craftsmanship. This "Superiores Esquisitos" label was designed to represent the absolute highest grade of premium tobacco, featuring dense gold embossing and historical heraldry.
⚡ Rare Heraldic Detail: This label is distinguished by its central imagery and two specific coats of arms:
Left: The Spanish Royal Coat of Arms, signifying the official "Primera Calidad" (First Quality) of the Spanish Empire era.
Right: The Havana (La Habana), Cuba Coat of Arms, featuring the iconic three towers and the central key—symbolizing Havana as the "Key to the New World."
Embossing: The gold borders, crests, and "Flor Fina" lettering are all heavily embossed, providing a raised, tactile texture and a brilliant metallic luster.
Printer’s Mark: Features the registration mark "DEP. 17173." at the bottom right, marking it as a legally protected and registered lithographic design.
Condition Report:
Excellent Unused Antique State "Investment Grade": Never applied to a box; clean reverse with no glue residue or thinning.
Vintage Character: Features light, natural foxing (age spotting) across the paper, providing an authentic antique patina that confirms its 100+ year-old origin.
Colors: The reds, blues, and golds remain exceptionally vibrant.
📏 Specifications:
Era: Victorian/Edwardian (circa 1890–1910).
Text: Includes "Superiores Esquisitos" and "Flor Fina."
Shape: Elliptical / Oval
Size: 6cm x 8cm
Format: Ideal for mounting in a small frame or as part of a tobacciana / Spanish heritage collection.