Lucky Horse Shoe Cigars, Salesman Sample

This exquisite chromolithographic salesman sample from O. L. Schwencke of New York captures the golden age of American cigar label printing. The design features an elegant horseshoe arrangement of cascading white flowers, blush pink and yellow roses, and lush green foliage, all surrounding two classical gold medallions and a heraldic shield in vibrant blue and gold. The attention to detail in each petal and leaf demonstrates the remarkable skill of late Victorian lithographers. As a working trade document, this sample would have been carried by salesmen calling on cigar manufacturers, demonstrating the quality of Schwencke's chromolithographic work and offering designs that could be customized with brand names. The pricing notation at bottom, listing both inner lid and outer versions, speaks to the business side of this decorative art form. A standout piece for collectors of printing history, tobacco ephemera, or Victorian commercial art. Size: 6.0" x 9.0" Condition: Very Good