Mid-20th Century Partagas Wooden Humidor Barrel, Cuba

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This cylindrical cigar humidor barrel was produced in Havana, Cuba, for the tobacco manufacturer Flor de Tabacos de Partagas y … Read more This cylindrical cigar humidor barrel was produced in Havana, Cuba, for the tobacco manufacturer Flor de Tabacos de Partagas y Cía. during the mid-20th century, specifically designed to house 25 Majestuosos vitola cigars. The container is constructed from dark-stained turned hardwood shaped in the form of a traditional cooperage barrel, reinforced with four patinated metal hoops secured around the circumference. The circular lid features the stamped Partagas factory seal and vitola lettering on its upper face, while the recessed base carries the impressed Hecho en Cuba origin mark. Inside, the container incorporates an untreated natural wood inner collar that creates an airtight sleeve closure for the removable top section.

with its compact proportions, the piece functions as a desktop storage caddy, cigar accessory, or decorative object suited for a study, library, or curated shelf arrangement. The design reflects mid-century Cuban commercial packaging traditions, combining utilitarian storage architecture with branded typography and metal hardware detailing. It represents a characteristic artifact of historic Havana tobacco production that appeals to collectors of authentic tobacciana, mid-century Latin American items, and specialized desktop antiquities. See less