I guess this is a slight step above your typical cigar box

Guess you'd really love pens if you have this in your living room.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/clt/555835423.html

p.s. I'm not the seller nor do I know him/her.

Ths one is earlier than mine and, unfortunately, has a lot of damage. I have one that is circa 1919. I also have a six foot model from the 50's. Many collectors have these, they are not that unusual.

Roger W.