Lot 349 - Montecristo No. 5

Auction Ended: Monday 05 October, 2026

Winning Bid: £2,020.00

Estimate: £500 - £600
Sealed. A rare pre-embargo box of Montecristo No. 5, one of the five original numbered vitolas introduced with the brand. Montecristo was created by Alonso Menendez in 1935, with Menendez, García y Cía. formally established the following year. The box bears the original company marking Menéndez, García y Cia. Ltd., Amistad 407–409, Habana and retains its original, partially torn glassine paper wrapping.

Length: 4"
Ring Gauge: 42
Presentation: Dress box of 25 cigars
Vintage: Pre-Embargo