Once you pull it back slightly, it gets into the metal piece that is there to keep the door closed, and it stays closed. The door closes and stays closed, but it has a worn spot/groove on the top of the door from being opened and closed, so the door will push through when you close it. The stand is slightly wobbly, and the side pieces, that would hold newspapers and such, are loose. A couple burn marks to the wood around the ashtray from cigarettes, cigars, etc. Scuffs and scrapes to the wood throughout. Please read through entire description and view ALL photos. By the end of the’20s, the demand for these smokers waned. The company began making mission-style furniture in 1901. In my opinion, however, none of the following things are major. 100+ years old, but I do my best to list and disclose every imperfection that I see so you can get the whole picture. Minor issues but nothing like what you would expect of an item like this that is apx. I’m told these were made out of mahogany, but I’m not 100% sure about that. Measurements inside humidor: 8.50″ x 7.75″. Excellent antique/vintage condition for its age. Sides can hold newspapers, magazines, books. It’s a tad smaller than the spot, however. Ashtray is in excellent condition! It fits nearly perfectly in the round, ashtray spot. I have added a very nice, vintage Mid century handcrafted Bovano enamel over copper ashtray made in Cheshire, Connecticut. Felt-lined spot for your favorite ashtray (I don’t believe they originally came with an ashtray, there was just a place for one).

“Pat Appd For” is etched into the wood on the underside as well. Bennington, Vermont is still affixed to the underside. The original paper label with “A “Cushman Product No. Beautiful, antique wooden Smoker Stand Ashtray with cabinet/humidor and handle for easy moving.

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