{"product_id":"vintage-xanthia-cigarette-tin-box-55365","title":"Antique Xanthia Cigarette Tin, Xanthis Frères Alexandria Cairo – Egyptian Oriental Tobacco, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare \u003cstrong\u003e\"Xanthia\" cigarette tin\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eXanthis Frères\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Greek-Egyptian tobacco house based in Alexandria and Cairo. The lid carries the brand name along with inscriptions in French and Arabic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Xanthia\" was one of the prestigious Egyptian \"Oriental cigarette\" brands exported to Europe during the golden age of tobacco. Award medals are depicted inside the lid; according to the previous owner, the brand was shown at the 1910 Brussels World Exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Xanthis Frères, Alexandria\/Cairo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: printed tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 14.5 x 11.5 x 3.8 cm (5.7 x 4.5 x 1.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: red and gold, Art Deco feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: early 20th century (probably 1910s–1930s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: patina and wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of tobacco tins, antique advertising, and lovers of Middle Eastern history. A distinctive holiday gift for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe dry; keep away from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Eisenstadt it lay among coins and medals. The Arabic lettering made us curious right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA breath of the Orient from Alexandria — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507956359543,"sku":"30224","price":32.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.6896395582_e5me.jpg?v=1790962628","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-xanthia-cigarette-tin-box-55365","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}