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