Rolinx cigarette dispenser

Description

A mechanical table top cigarette box/dispenser, made from cream injection moulded and extruded polystyrene with decorative side and end panels of textured synthetic 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 box is refilled by removing a panel which slides into place to conceal and contain the stored cigarettes. This box is customised for Penistone Hard Metals Co. Ltd. Sheffield 6.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "A Rolinx Product. British patent nos. 593961 & 642536 U.S. Patent 15/4/52 OTHER FOREIGN PATS. APP.FOR" (base)
printed: "PENISTONE HARD METALS CO. LTD. SHEFFIELD.6." (front panel)

Object number

AIBDC : 006596SA

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

Method

slats forming the rolling assembly
Dimensions
Width
84mm
Height
60mm
Length
144mm

Colour

box
side and end panels
lettering