Cubatabaco Cigar and band

[Ryan]

Here's an odd one.

I came across this recently.

I see on CubanCigarWebsite.com that this band was used from 1962-1966 and the company changed name then so no longer used.

http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand.aspx?brand=Cubatabaco

This cigar doesn't look 50 years old though.

Any ideas? Was this band ever used since 1966?

The cigar itself is about 158mm long and 42rg.

While I won't reveal the source the provenance is good.

[mk05]

How hard is the foot?

[Ryan]

How hard is the foot?

Not that hard. Rolled like a regular cigar. There is some give when I squeeze one.

Is this a reference to the notion of old cabinet selection cigars having feet composed of 'full leaves' or is there something else?

[Havanaaddict]

From what I know about it is that the ones I have seen come from a Diplomatic Cubatabaco humidor from the 1960s!!!

Also in the MRN book he shows (2) Marble jars with 25 coronas in cello with these bands!!!

[Ryan]

From what I know about it is that the ones I have seen come from a Diplomatic Cubatabaco humidor from the 1960s!!!

Also in the MRN book he shows (2) Marble jars with 25 coronas in cello with these bands!!!

Thanks for that. I can't find the section or page with those marble jars in the MRN book, though I'm sure I've seen a picture of marble jars before.

[tmac77]

What a great find Ryan and in such fine looking condition. Enjoy.