Cigar Collection (#48)

Churchill / Venice 1954
WINSTON CHURCHILL British Prime Minister photographed in 1954, during a visit to Venice

Gent Lights Blokes Fag
A gentleman holds his cigar for a working-class type to light his cigarette from it

Soldier & Civilians 1854
Pantaloons -1 pair in a diaper pattern, neckties, top hats, shirt with pleated cuffs, pumps with bows, Newmarket or cutaway coats, a brown coat cut square across the front

Frock Coats 1854
Three French gentlemen in frock coats with minor variations. A view is also given of the seams & vents at the back. Also trousers, shoes with bows, bowties & top hats

Bohemian Gent 1846
Tasselled skull-cap, cigar, slippers, purple jacket, blue stand collar, cuffs unbuttoned to the elbow, horizontal striped trousers; frock coat, vertically striped trousers

Edward VII and Bulldog
Edward VII stands regally with his French Bulldog

Dark Brown Suit 1909
Sir Charles Friswell Frizzy wears a dark brown double- breasted three-piece suit, brown lace-up boots, shirt with a high all-round collar & a brown tie

MOOREs STEAM MAN C1890
The Steam Man automaton of Canadian Professor George Moore, which has an internal engine allowing it to walk, and vent steam through a well placed cigar!

Cigar Box Label
Cigar boxes are traditionally packaged with bright and striking images - this exotic lady and her pet lion are characteristic

Between Two Fires
BETWEEN TWO FIRES a cigar-smoker to her right, a pipe-smoker to her left

Dining on Oysters
An insolent young man smoking a cigar, puts on his gloves as he makes a parting comment to an affronted older gentleman who is stopped in the act of smashing open an oyster

Dictating to Typist
A businessman smokes his cigar while he dictates to his typist

Cigar Connoisseur
English gentleman sets his pipe on one side as he contemplates the pleasures offered on a cigar chart

Sir John Dugdale Astley
SIR JOHN DUGDALE ASTLEY Soldier and sportsman

Edward Vii / With Dog
EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY in tweed suit with plus fours, with his dog

Benavente Y Martinez
JACINTO BENAVENTE Y MARTINEZ Spanish dramatist

Ulyssess Grant / Vanity F
ULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President, relaxing with a cigar

Futuristic invention for the lazy person
A futuristic invention for the lazy person -- no need to leave your seat when you need a drink, in the automatic home of the future

Cigar Factory
Salmon & Glucksteins cigar factory; women at work

Manufacturing Cigars
Copes cigar manufactory, Liverpool

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"Cigar: A Timeless Symbol of Power, Creativity, and Indulgence" From the smoky rooms where decisions that shaped history were made to the luxurious havens of relaxation, the cigar has always held a special place in our hearts, and is more than just a tobacco product; it embodies elegance, sophistication, and even rebellion. Imagine Winston Churchill holding a sub-machine gun with a cigar clenched between his teeth - an iconic image that captures his unwavering determination during World War II. Or Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, puffing on his favorite smoke as he revolutionized engineering. In Havana's sun-soaked streets of Cuba's West Indies lies a treasure trove of limited edition cigars neatly arranged in boxes. Cohiba cigars from this tropical paradise are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and rich flavors that transport you to another world. The allure continues with Che Guevara elegantly smoking a cigar while fighting for justice or Sigmund Freud contemplating profound thoughts amidst wisps of smoke. Even Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers found solace in cigars during their comedic escapades in Alan Cullimore's "Let's Go Crazy. " But it isn't just adults who appreciate these cylindrical delights; there is even a captivating image of a cigar-smoking child embodying innocence mixed with curiosity. And let us not forget William Heath Robinson's whimsical depiction of playtime at Wimbledon where tennis players enjoy their well-deserved break with cigars in hand – proof that even sports can be accompanied by indulgent pleasures. Travel across continents to Florida, USA, where an alligator dressed up to meet you awaits your arrival – perhaps offering you its own unique blend? Whether used as symbols or enjoyed simply for pleasure, cigars have become synonymous with moments worth savoring. So light one up and immerse yourself in this timeless tradition embraced by visionaries like Churchill and artists like Freud – a celebration of power, creativity, and the art of living.