Crüwell-Tabak Brera Tobacco Tin, Gebr. Crüwell, Bielefeld, Egyptian Queen Procession, Circa 1920s-1930s

Hinged pocket tin for Brera smoking tobacco from Gebr. Crüwell, "Spezialfabrik für Rauchtabak," Bielefeld, Germany. The lid carries a color lithograph of an Egyptian queen driving a chariot drawn by a plumed, richly caparisoned horse, with runners carrying feathered standards before a temple pylon, captioned "Siegeszug der Ägyptischen Königin" (triumphal procession of the Egyptian queen). The Crüwell-Tabak name is printed in lavender at the lower left. Dates to approximately 1920s-1930s. Gilt-toned edges with rubbing and wear, light scratches to the lid and a slight dent in the upper right corner.