Smoking Men Figurines

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Posted by Anonymous
17 years ago
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Description Four 6" figurines of a baker, monk, woodsman, and a barefoot man with a walking stick.  Each has a round hole in corner of mouth where you can place one of the rolled up 'cigarettes' that came in 3 small packets of a paper Kent cigarette box.  When lit, they blow smoke rings.  Very unusual.
Category Other
Medium ceramic?
Distinguishing marks Enesco Imports, Japan, sticker on bottom of 3 of the figurines, one figurine has Decorama, Japan, with a flower sticker on bottom of it.
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 6" tall
Date Period unknown, at least 75-80 years old.
Weight few ounces??
History Passed down from grandmother to mother to son.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) inherited
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Submitted by treesi

i have the same monk as you and also one other that you don't have if you could maybe give me more info on them please respond.

My grandmother also had one of these figurines, the baker. She has passed away now and my sister "inherited" him. We always begged my grandmother to see the little smoking man when we visited her, so my sister was so excited to get him. We would love to find the cigarettes. If anyone has any info, please e-mail [email protected]. Thanks!

Submitted by kathyBeh

"Vintage" Enesco figures like this go for $5-20.00 each. Enesco was founded in 1958 so they may be 50 years old at most.

Submitted by Anonymous

I have one also, given to me by my Grandmother. An old man holding a violin. Now that I see the whole set, I remember them. Very cool. I too would like to get ahold of the cigs.

I have offered my mother as a gift such figurines. And in return, she knew how I like to smoke, she told me about a site where I can buy cigars for cheap prices and they have discounts as well. I'm really temped to order from them.

Submitted by Anonymous

I have the monk and the violin player that were passed down to me by my great-grandparents. I'd really like to collect them all. Any ideas where to find them? If so, please email [email protected]. Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous

I have 2 figurines of men with smoking jacket and english style hats, they are about 2 1/2 inches high and one has the whole in front and the other to the side and I have 6 cigarettes. I'm afraid to use then cigs and then not be able to get more...These men are also different as they are not on a stand, just shoes.

Submitted by Anonymous

I have 6 of the smoking men. There were my grandma's. Also looking for the cigarettes. Loved this little guys as a kid. Please email me [email protected] if anyone knows where to find them. Thanks and have a great day.

Submitted by mokie2219

My Mother has all of the men. Got on vacation in the sixties, in Mexico. She has the 'cigarettes' .

Submitted by Silverwolf

Hey I have the smokin monk left by my great grandmother and like everyone else I am trying to find the smokes....seems like one could make some decent cash if they could make some of these little fellas....maybe I'll give it a shot...

Submitted by Silverwolf

Ok for those who want to see their smoking guys actually smoke....you can take tissue paper ...the kind used to purty up gift bags...and cut a small rectangle and roll it very tightly until it makes a little stick...BUT HERE IS THE KEY....AFTER you have it tight ...unroll it and add a piece of unscented dental floss to the center(add it to the first turn) and roll it back up tight....it slows the burn and adds more smoke...the oil from your hands should keep it rolled once done (if not lick your fingers just a little as you roll it up)... cut the stick into 3/4 inch pieces with scissors or wire cutters...and viola you got some smokes to use to show your kids and grandkids ...well that sounded bad but my great grandparents showed me and I was mesmerized... Hope this is helpful... ....ohh one more thing...mine actually made a couple smoke rings...small ones but it was pretty neat!

Submitted by mastiffgrrl

 I actually have a smoking sailor figurine. He is a Napco by Giftcraft figurine though, # A1733B, made in Japan. 

I also have 7 of the little cigarettes with the original "Puffy Cigarettes" packaging, though the packaging is not in great shape! I am looking to possibly sell these... I know the figurine isn't worth a whole lot, but I'm thinking that not too many people have the cigarettes still?

Submitted by jfpowers77

I have five of the little guys.  Chef, Farmer, Woodsman, Monk and Hobo.  I also have two monkeys that my Grandmother made back in 1979 in a ceramics shoppe.  For anyone looking for the cigarettes I can get some .  E-mail if you want info.  [email protected]

 
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