Late 19th Century "La Flor De Carvalho" Havana Cigars Advertising Sign quartersawn Artist: "Recluse of Xiangjiang" (likely

Artist: "Recluse of Xiangjiang" (likely a pen name)

It has been sprayed with three coats of polyurethane and shows signs of heavy use

and the contrast produced by the shadows makes this an eye-catching accent piece

Vintage salesman sample briefcase kit

Late 19th Century "La Flor De Carvalho" Havana Cigars Advertising Sign quartersawn Artist: "Recluse of Xiangjiang" (likelyc. 1890s; I. N. Carvalho & Co. Philadelphia, PA Lithographed tin advertising sign promoting La Flor De Carvalho Havana cigars, featuring an elaborate faux woodgrain background surrounding a richly detailed central portrait medallion of J. N. Carvalho framed by medals, floral motifs, and factory emblems. The sign bears the slogan, "None Genuine Without My Signature," and advertises I. N. Carvalho & Co., Makers, Philadelphia, reflecting the ornate