Antique Don Vincente Cigar Label, Tampa, Florida 1900s - 1920s

8 3/4" x 8 1/4" ~

It's a very cool design with a castle, cold coins, and coats of arms.

Striking Gold embossed label. Most companies at the time used real gold flakes in the embossing.

Cigar labels show you what antique advertising is all about with the beautiful graphics that lithography and embossing provide that modern printing can't reproduce. Unfortunately, this was mostly a lost art after the 1920s. Cigar Labels are a reminder of a bygone era, but the fantastic lithography process is unparalleled even to this day, in my opinion. Museums and Art Institutes have galleries dedicated to them, and more and more of them and collectors are seeking these out to preserve history. Once the limited supply for sale is gone and on display with collectors or in galleries, they will be challenging to acquire. 

Imagine the impact of this stunning antique advertising, not confined to a museum but adorning the walls of your home. Each room could be transformed into a gallery, showcasing a piece of history and adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to your decor.

My pictures seriously don't do it justice. These had to be done on heavy paper stock, making them stay vibrant and new for a long time.

Most of these artists were very good but desperate for work during that era. They got paid very little and received no recognition for their work. Unfortunately, the majority of these artists will remain unknown, but we can keep their art alive forever.