{"product_id":"vintage-rumidor-copper-tobacco-humidor-1930s-adjustable-humidifier-canister","title":"Vintage Rumidor Copper Tobacco Humidor - 1930s Adjustable Humidifier Canister","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn early Rumidor tobacco humidor in polished copper-tone metal with classic streamlined ring detailing and its original adjustable humidifying mechanism built into the lid. Designed for storing pipe or cigar tobacco, the cylindrical vessel has a removable lid, metal-lined interior, and green felt-covered base.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rumidor system was patented around the transition into the 1930s and was designed to regulate moisture inside the tobacco container. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A handsome piece of early tobacciana that works just as well today as an antique display piece or unusual lidded storage vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear throughout. Scattered tarnish and oxidation spots are present on the exterior and interior, along with scratches and surface marks to the body. Several small dents are present, particularly around the edge of the lid. Green felt underside shows age, discoloration, and wear. Original humidifying component remains attached to the lid. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6.5\"\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper\u003cbr\u003eMixed metal components\u003cbr\u003eFelt base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Rumidor Corporation\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late 1930s\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003ePatent: Rumidor humidification system patented 1929; improved version patented 1935 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEqual parts old smoking-room accessory and streamlined industrial object, this displays beautifully on a bookshelf, bar cart, desk, or cabinet of curiosities. The aged copper finish and simple concentric detailing give it a particularly good early-20th-century character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Rumidor adjustable humidifying mechanism.\u003cbr\u003eRemovable lid.\u003cbr\u003eMetal-lined interior.\u003cbr\u003eGreen felt-covered base.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally designed for tobacco storage and humidity control.\u003cbr\u003eCurrent functionality of the humidifying mechanism has not been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47231435276460,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/BF81456E-1697-454B-9B6D-EFBD7A7ADF37.jpg?v=1789619581","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-rumidor-copper-tobacco-humidor-1930s-adjustable-humidifier-canister","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}