British, 19th/early 20th century, both with hinged lids opening to metal and red feltÿinterior liners, mahogany and brass mounted example with label "Benson & Hedges, Importers of Havana Cigars and Egyptian Cigarettes/London, New York./Patented 1901", brass side carrying handles and monogrammed plate "G.A.E", 10 x 15-1/4 x 12-1/4 in.; burlwood and diamond band inlaid example with label "Alfred Dunhill of London" with addresses for London, New York, and Paris locations, on shaped bracket feet, with key, 9 x 13-1/4 x 9 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia