Can anyone help me identify these cigar holders?

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Posted 13 years ago

I've looked online trying to find something similar. They seem to be able to hold one cigar per figurine. They are hand carved, it seems from one piece of wood. They hinge at the top, are unsigned and are in really good condition. I can't find anything like it searching google. Does anyone know how old they could be, or what they are?

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stefdesign, 13 years ago
I have these exact figures. I use them as bookends. I've often wondered what went into the holes, but I never thought of cigars... but I guess that would work.
I believe they are from the '40s. You can see mine here: http://copycatcollector.blogspot.com/2011/09/collection-57-mexicana.html
Pop_abides, 13 years ago
I would call them candle holders, One cigar wouldn't be very practical.. Just a thought.....
stefdesign, 13 years ago
I don't think they are candleholders... The hats might catch on fire!
I do think they are bookends though, because I've seen identical ones without the opening hats, and they were sold as book ends.

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