Vintage Champ Clark Cigar Tin with Jan Steen’s "The Marriage of Tobias and Sarah" – 1960-1970

Vintage Champ Clark Cigar Tin with Jan Steen’s "The Marriage of Tobias and Sarah" – 1960-1970

• Manufacturer: Champ Clark / Verblifa
• Manufacturing Date: 1960 - 1970

Product Description:
This rectangular cigar tin, manufactured by Champ Clark in collaboration with Verblifa between the 1960s and 1970s, is an authentic example of vintage cigar packaging. The tin features a hinged lid, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of the design.

The decoration on the tin showcases a brown wood-look print with gold-coloured details, giving it a refined appearance. This print is designed to imitate a wooden texture, though it is a surface print on the tin.

The lid is adorned with an image of the painting "The Marriage of Tobias and Sarah," painted by Jan Steen in 1667. This painting is a representative example of 17th-century Dutch Baroque art, depicting a lively and chaotic wedding scene filled with detail and characteristic humour. Steen, known for his sharp and often satirical portrayal of human interactions, offers a contemporary interpretation of the biblical story from the Book of Tobit with this work.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Champ Clark / Verblifa
• Manufacturing Date: 1960s - 1970s
• Decoration: Brown wood-look print with gold-coloured details
• Image: "The Marriage of Tobias and Sarah" by Jan Steen, 1667

Dimensions:

• Height: 5 cm
• Length: 24 cm
• Width: 18 cm

History:
Champ Clark was a prominent cigar brand, alongside Albatros and Lugano. These were produced by the Koning cigar factory in Nieuwe Pekela. The factory closed its doors in 1971, making Champ Clark cigar tins now sought-after collectables.

Condition:
The cigar tin is in good vintage condition with normal signs of use and age-related wear. Please see the attached photos for a detailed overview of the condition.

This cigar tin offers not only a functional storage solution but also a piece of art history and 20th-century cigar industry heritage.

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