Name/Title
3.11.25 h 1930s Japanese Rosewood Novelty Mechanical 'Peking Bird' Cigarette DispenserEntry/Object ID
3.11.25 hDescription
MID–CENT–MAD
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An exceptional 1930s Japanese mechanical cigarette dispenser, carved from solid rosewood and detailed with fine bone or shell inlay. This Art Deco-era novelty box features a beautifully sculpted 'Pecking Bird'. Tilt the original bone lever stick, and the bird tilts forward to peck a cigarette, which triggers the dispenser to offer a cigarette (or similar).
The interior lifts open for storage, making it both a functional item and a display-worthy collector’s piece.
Crafted in Japan during the interwar period, this piece combines traditional handcraft with mid-century novelty design. The combination of rich timber, inlay, and kinetic movement makes it highly desirable among collectors of Japanese export ware, tobacciana, and wooden curios.
M E A S U R E S
Length: 20.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Height: 9.5 cm
C O N D I T I O N
Very good vintage condition. Functions as intended. All decorative shell or bone inlay is intact apart from possibly one piece missing on the top. A rare find, as it still retains its original bone lever stick. Please review photos carefully as they form part of the item’s description.
P L E A S E N O T E
We recommend carefully reviewing the provided photos as they are integral to the item's description. We cannot be held liable for any damages that may occur during transit.
Ref: 3.11.25 hDimensions
Height
9.5 cmWidth
11.5 cmLength
20.5 cm
