Bakelite Rolinx Novelty Cigarette Dispenser Sliding Shutter

An ingenious mechanical table top cigarette box/dispenser, made from cream coloured injection moulded and extruded polystyrene with decorative side and end panels of textured synthetic black leather. The mechanism is operated by raising the roller-shutter which in turn pushes forwards a dispenser offering five cigarettes. As the roller-shutter closes more cigarettes are loaded onto the dispenser. The front panel slides out at the front of the box so that it can be refilled with up to 25 cigarettes. This panel is customised for Woodhead Springs. The piece made in the 1950s by Rolinx, makers mark, British and US patent numbers shown underneath. A great addition to any collection of Bakelite pieces, tobacciana, or just an interesting piece from the middle of the last century. Happy to answer any questions and provide more photos if requested. Buy with confidence from a vendor you can trust, as testified by hundreds of happy customers. Thank you for looking.