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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Porcelain Humidor

« on: March 28, 2009, 02:08:41 pm »

The bottom is not covered in tile & just sort of plain & ugly.  The post I found on here from the guy who had one of these cases said his was on legs; which collaborates your story.  I also wouldn't think this was a travel case- I've lugged this thing around & it's not easy.  It's too heavy & awkward to carry.  It doesn't have handles or wheels or anything to make it convenient for packing.  Unless it was mounted in a rail car or the back of a limo or something.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Porcelain Humidor

« on: March 28, 2009, 08:36:32 am »

As you can see, it's rather small- 12inches x 12 inches x 14inches deep.  The interior space is even smaller.  I didn't measure the interior, but you can get the idea by the opening & the thickness of the door.  The box weighs 50lbs.  I haven't done anything to it yet, although am planning on cleaning it up.  Right now I'm just in the research stage of the project.  Again, thanks for any info. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Porcelain Humidor

« on: March 25, 2009, 01:37:04 pm »

I have come across a family heirloom that is an old porcelain humidor.  I am trying to research it on-line, but haven't had any luck.  I did come across a thread posted here in 1997 by a gentleman with the exact same item, he asked any info to be emailed to him- so nothing was on here as a follow up.  I tried emailing him, but that address no longer works.

Anyway, the item is a box 12"x12"x15" & extremely heavy.  It is covered in large, white porcelain tiles.  The edges, hinges, & latch are metal with the door opening on the front.  There is a manufacturer tag above the door that reads:
Porcelain Cigar Case
Patented July 11 1899, June 16 1900, June 24 1902
Made by the Wilke MFG CO
Anderson, IND

Again- I can't find information on this item or the company on-line.  Thanks for any help you can give me.

-Eric