Cigar Molds made for Eye Candy

[MarcL]

Does anyone know who made these types of molds or, have any information at all on them.

 

[deluxestogie]

Judging from the beat-up edges of the individual molds, those look much older than the slick cigar box imprints that have been added. I don't think Quintero cigars have been around for long enough to account for the mold wear. Looks like antique "embellishment".

Bob

 

[DirkReids]

Really not sure who made these amazing Cigar mods.. My friend has good amount of information about cigar mods, will ask him..

 

[FmGrowit]

I'm pretty sure those molds are new, but each side is cut from a single piece of wood. All of the tear-out is likely caused by a dull or wrong cutter head on a CNC mill.

I'm pretty sure these molds were made exclusively to ship finished cigars in, so the ring gauge is anyone's guess.

 

[FmGrowit]

Here's another one

 

[FmGrowit]

and another

 

[FmGrowit]

You can see by the simulated aging applied to all three examples, these are new. My guess is they are production pieces made overseas either made to intentionally deceive as antiques or made as rustic packaging

 

[deluxestogie]

Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.

Bob

 

[FmGrowit]

Just found this on line

"RUSTIC CIGAR MOLD THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED. MEASURES 11.5" X 6 3/4".HELD 10 TORO CIGARS. GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE TO HAVE. "

 

[MarcL]

I'm thinking your right on track Don.
I bought a Montecristo White mold like this and, the branding on these type of molds scream Altadis USA because there all General cigar brands.
I like the idea that their used for shipping or even better, displaying finished cigars in them.

This is what I know. They are .90 inch wide and .93 inch tall in the cavity. An oval.
When closed, the head area inside does not line up evenly. See photo.
It sits well with the upper half at a 90 degree to the bottom with the nipple part inserted into it's mating area. As if it was designed to display with cigars in it.
I think it's poplar or something and, as you can tell the finish is faux.

There was a lady that was told it was a Cuban antique. She was trying to sell it for $100.
I have a feeling she was misled. I told her I would relay correct information to her. I have not been able to find any info on anything.

Thank you all.

 

[Knucklehead]

They appear to be pine, which may account for the stain and finish.

 

[quo155]

These (shown on this thread) cigar molds are the "Home Interiors" of cigar decoration...overpriced and cheaply made (that does look to be pine to me too) home decor! (IMHO!)

 

[ArizonaDave]

I'm looking forward to Don's newly acquired molds, don't know when they'll officially post to the WLT site though.

 

[FmGrowit]

I'll do my best to get the molds listed tomorrow

 

[FmGrowit]

Just an update...



52 x 8



Genuine cigar molds imported directly from the Dominican Republic

These molds are really nice. $90 ea. I'll have them listed on the whole leaf site in a little while.

 

[MarcL]

Very nice Don!

 

[DGBAMA]

Look well made.

Maybe check with a local trophy/award shop, many have laser engravers; cost to have the WLT logo "burned/etched" in to the tops would be minimal and add a touch of class/professional finish as well as establish "branding" for you. A modest price increase would be worth it, IMHO.

 

[MarcL]

So here we go. An, what seems to be available one with cigars, new.

 

[MarcL]

http://www.tampahumidor.com/cigars/h-upmann-legacy-10pk-with-mold.php

http://www.famous-smoke.com/h+upmann+legacy+special+edition+wood+mold+toro+cigars/item+45353

https://www.jrcigars.com/item/UPLTM10

 

[Smokin Harley]

thats a pretty good deal and get cigars with it too.