$150
vintage 1930s “Pipe-A-Dor” tobacco humidor & Pipe stand made by Colt FirearmsItem #1 $150
made by Colt Firearms (Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Connecticut). It’s constructed from Bakelite (an early plastic, branded here as “Coltrock” or “Genuine Coltrock”), which gives it that dark, glossy, almost metallic-looking brown/black finish.
This piece is a combination item:
• Central humidor — the lidded container in the middle holds pipe tobacco and keeps it fresh (classic tobacco storage).
• Built-in pipe rack — around the sides, there are slots/holders (typically 7, one for each day of the week, like Monday through Sunday) where a pipe smoker could rest their pipes.
• Base — the base has had some previous damage that was repaired using an epoxy compoundthe wide octagonal tray catches ash or drips and adds stability/display appeal. It often has decorative elements like fluted columns and embossed patterns (e.g., leaves or ornate borders on the lid).
Item#2 $350
1930s Colt “Tobac-A-Dor” (or “Tobacco-A-Dor”) rotating/multi-blend humidor
made by Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. in Hartford, Connecticut, from their Coltrock (branded Bakelite/plastic) material. The key feature here is the built-in Lazy Susan (revolving/carousel) base, which allows the octagonal bottom section to rotate for easy access to different labeled compartments or blend sections.
From your photos and description:
• The central lidded jar holds the main tobacco supply.
• The embossed floral/leaf patterns (grapes, foliage, flowers) match the Art Deco style of the series.
• The base labels “LADIES” and “EGYPTIAN” refer to specific tobacco blends (common in 1920s–1930s marketing: “Egyptian” for exotic/Oriental-style tobaccos, “Ladies” for milder, scented, or feminine-oriented mixes like pot-pourri types). In full multi-blend models, the revolving base had multiple labeled divisions (e.g., American, English, Turkish, Pot-Pourri, Egyptian, Ladies) around the edge, letting users spin to select/access compartments while the lid sealed the primary humidor.
• This design was a novelty for pipe/cigarette smokers who liked variety—rotate to grab a different blend without lifting the whole piece.
These are scarcer than the standard 7-day pipe rack “Pipe-A-Dor” versions, as the rotating mechanism adds complexity and appeal to collectors.
Overall, this is an excellent condition without any chips or damage 10 out of 10 and original.
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