Cigar Box on Stand

Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia

Swedish Modern cigar box from 1942, veneered in rosewood with marquetry decoration, on an ebonised leg stand with pewter inlays. Straight legs in ebonised birch with pewter inlays, the front and lid of the box with figurative marquetry scenes in various woods depicting smoking men and women. Stamped on the inside of the lid "MJÖLBY INTARSIA 1942" and signed Birger Ekman.