Cigar box ... Any value..?

[Pelady]

Not sure on the age of this.  Grandmother worked for a wholesale tobacco and candy distributor.  Mom and grandmother went to Cuba in the late forties. 

It has lots of writing: Top and inside - Ramon & Hanes.   Or Ramon & Allanes   Habana. It is hard to read the script.
Front:  50 Preciosos. Cabinets.          Sides:  Envase  Natural.   Selection de Cabinet
The Back says:  Cabinet Miniatura

[Pelady]

I just found the company.  It is Ramon & Allones started in 1845 and still producing today.  A box of 50 cigars today is $365.
The company was supposedly the first to use cigar bands and colorful graphics on boxes.  I don't see this type of box closure on anything listed as vintage or modern.  

Pelady

[KC]

The only one similar is for a 100 count with what appears to be the same closure - but only one locking device.  Sold for £68.00 ($94) in 2014
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/VINTAGE-WOODEN-CIGAR-BOX-RAMON-ALLONES-100-CORONAS-DE-LUJO-CABINET-SELECTION-/281353314827

Current one for sale but more modern
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Ramon-Allones-Cigar-Humidor-1950s-/331510282147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2f8d77a3

Recent sales show a weaker market.

[Pelady]

Thanks KC,

I saw the British one was not sure about the U.S. Price.  That new ebay listing just ended. They got $142.50 for the cigar box. Here is another Karma for you.

PeLady

[KC]

Nice price for a cigar box!   Thanks!