A little bit of cigar history. Cabinets

[El Presidente]

 

Imagine a time when your could place an order and it get's shipped in a custom cabinet with your name engraved at the top. 

 

 

http://cigarhistory.info/Cuba/Cuban_chests.html

[Cabbie]

I wonder how much one of those would have cost back then. Think both the cabinet and 1000 cigars would be worth less than a box of Cohibas today?

[Chibearsv]

Some very cool boxes there. 

[Vuelta-Perilla]

Since i can't see any seals, i think it's a fake Cabinet. 😆

[Puros Y Vino]

I'm still in awe over this shot.  Dunhill Maturing room at 30 Duke Street.  I bet most of these made their way into royalty. Would love a Hi-Res scan of this one.

[MickVanWinkle]

On occasion they still do - for a mere $25K

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/huge-ramon-allones-house-reserve-humidor

[99call]

3 hours ago, Puros Y Vino said:

I bet most of these made their way into royalty

You would be surprised.  I was a day late in seeing a Partagas one,  It got shipped from London and is now in Tasmania aparrantly.     Heartbreaking

I have seen, Por Larranaga, La Corona, Punch, 'mega cabinets' in auctions.  They usually go for around £1700-£2000   which I think is an unbelievable steal, and would happily pay. 

 

[PuroDiario]

Great content. However saying something such “English” ruling of Cuba in the article is a historical stretch at minimum in terms of historical accuracy. Siege of Havana lasted 10 months no?