Description
Alfred Dunhill White Spot Macassar Humidor, 100 cigars, lock and key
370mm x 240mm x 117mm outside
Alfred Dunhill summarised his standards for any product bearing his name:
“It must be useful. It must work dependably. It must be beautiful. It must last. It must be the best of its kind.”
Macassar wood (Diospyros celebica)
Common names: Macassar ebony, Indian ebony, coromandel, calamander wood, tendu, timbruni
Durability: Moderately durable
Source: Southeast Asia, including the Celebes Islands, India, Indonesia and the Philippines
Description: A very heavy, hard and dense wood. Heartwood is dark brown or black with streaks of yellow brown. The grain is typically straight. Wood is brittle and usually used for decorative purposes. Also used for cabinets, walking sticks, musical instruments, and billiard cues
