{"product_id":"antique-general-store-display-box-el-rees-so-2-for-5-cent-advertising-1","title":"Antique General Store Display Box El Rees So 2 for 5 Cent Advertising","description":"A striking piece of early American retail history—this El-Rees-So advertising box is exactly the kind of display you would have seen sitting on the counter of a small-town general store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bold “2 for 5¢” pricing and “Millions Smoked at 5¢” graphics instantly evoke the era of mercantile counters, glass jars, and handwritten ledgers. This is less about cigars—and more about authentic early store display character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the kind of piece designers and collectors use to anchor a shelf or tabletop vignette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1920s–1930s\u003cbr\u003e(based on pricing format, typography, and tax stamp style)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tOriginal early advertising display box\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tInterior lid features vibrant retail graphics\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tBlue tax stamp still present\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tMeasures approx. 9” x 6” x 3”\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tLightweight wood construction with original wrap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with honest age and wear:\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tEdge wear and surface aging\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tInterior shows typical use\/storage wear\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tGraphics remain bold and highly displayable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyling Ideas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tGeneral store \/ mercantile displays\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tPrimitive \u0026amp; farmhouse interiors\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tShelf styling \u0026amp; vignettes\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tCoffee table conversation piece\u003cbr\u003e\t•\tOffice, study, or masculine décor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This One Stands Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike plain cigar boxes, this piece features high-impact interior advertising, making it far more desirable as décor. The color, typography, and pricing callouts create instant visual interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note\u003cbr\u003eI am an antique and vintage seller. All vintage and antique items have flaws. That is the nature and charm of aged and well-loved decor. If you are looking for pristine new decor, please do not purchase vintage or antique items from my shop. Everything I carry will show signs of age, use, and history. Please look closely at all photographs and read the description carefully before purchasing.","brand":"El Rees So","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52771057271060,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1465\/9604\/files\/aca4617d-dbec-4f73-9c35-665c6ed09494.jpg?v=1783537948","url":"https:\/\/needlework-farmhouse.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-general-store-display-box-el-rees-so-2-for-5-cent-advertising-1","provider":"Needlework Farmhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}