MEARS Auction #64, Ends May 31st, 2014, 9:00 CST w/ 15-Minute Rule Per Lot

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Lot #559:

1900's circa Milwaukee Sentinel Five Cent Cigar Box

Offered is a cigar box offering Milwaukee Sentinel cigars for five cents which likely dates to shortly after the turn of the century. Box measures approximately 5" x 9" x 2 3/4" with "The Milwaukee Sentinel 5 CT." stamped in an ornate border on the cover. "Estra Fina" is stamped on the front panel while a Milwaukee Sentinel label featuring an image of the Sentinel building is found on the left side panel. Box opens to reveal a larger version of the left side panel label applied on the underside of the cover. Bottom of box is cracked and features a Factory No. 335 First District of Wisconsin stamping. (64R0304)