The A.V.P.F. gathers together collectors of both natures
described bellow, it publishes a quarterly informative review,
organizes trades by " circulations " and by regular
regional meetings for its members. The relationship between the
members allows then to increase their knowledges and experience.
The A.V.P.F. also helps collectors to enrich their
collection. Our association has published several works generously
illustrated in colours, at which each member has access.
Collectors of : - Cigar rings
- Labels of cigar box
The number of cigar rings worldwide is huge : antique rings
dated from the end of the 19th century ; cubans,
mexicans, americans and europeans, more recent rings, sets of rings
based on one subject. How to identify them, to class them, to
understand them, these are the objectives of the association
throughout all its activities.
The antique labels of cigar boxes are splendid lithographies, the
most recent are beautiful offset productions. They can be collected,
but they can also illustrate ring albums by brand or by decorative
theme.
Collectors of : - Boxes (and labels) of match
boxes ;
- Match sleeves
They exist in every country worldwide, and are sometimes very
beautiful such as the first boxes built in the last years of the
19th century. These boxes and sleeves are always
illustrated, either by the brand, or by big or small firms which gave
them to their clientele. The subjects of these illustrations, the
brands and countries it has been made in allow to organize the
collections.
It is such a pleasure for example, to gather together all the
match boxes of such size, of such origin or meant for hotels, haulage
companies…
Are you a collector ?
Join us, you will always benefit it may it be for your knowledge
or for your collection. It is worth the cost !
