Vintage Mexican Te-Amo Cigar Box Natural Wood Wooden Hinged Box

Vintage Te-Amo Maximo Natural cigar box most likely from the 1970s - a great collector’s piece, storage box, or display item

Te-Amo Maximo Natural wooden cigar box, originally used to store and protect premium cigars from Mexico’s famed San Andrés Valley tobacco region. Featuring a gold and black interior label and classic woodgrain exterior with engraved branding, it reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of the era.

Condition
- Structurally intact with solid hinges and clasp
- Natural wear on the wood, consistent with age
- Interior label in good vintage condition with minimal discoloration, a scratch as as shown - see images for full details

Of special interest to:
- Cigar collectors seeking authentic Te-Amo memorabilia
- Vintage design enthusiasts looking for rustic decor pieces
- Woodworkers & DIY artists repurposing old cigar boxes
- Historians of tobacco culture preserving cigar industry artifacts
Key Features & Details
Manufacturer: Te-Amo Cigars / Turrent Family, Mexico
Year: Estimated late 1970s (exact date unverified)
Material: Solid wood with engraved branding, paper interior label
Dimensions: Standard cigar box size (please check images for exact measurements)
Notable Design Features: Brass latch closure, classic Te-Amo Maximo Natural branding
Included: One empty wooden Te-Amo cigar box

Background
Te-Amo cigars are handcrafted in Mexico’s San Andrés Valley, an area known for its rich volcanic soil and high-quality tobacco. This vintage box would have originally housed Maximo Natural cigars, a full-bodied smoke favored by connoisseurs. While cigar boxes today are often mass-produced, this wooden box speaks to an era when packaging was as much about craftsmanship as it was function.

Condition & Authenticity
- Cosmetic Condition: Natural patina with signs of age; minor surface scuffs but no cracks or major damage.
- Functional? Hinges and latch work smoothly.
- Tested? Not applicable; box is empty.


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