Fantastic Victoria Cigarette Rolling Machine. Asturias, 1930's

This cigarette-rolling machine is a real landmark of Spanish design. It is a Victoria rolling machine, made in the 1930s in Asturias, Spain by A. Victorero y Hermanos (A. Victorero & Brothers). The machine that we can see in the images is a mantel model in good condition and working order: it can still be used to roll cigarettes. All its component parts are original, including the water deposit designed to wet the gummed paper. The machine shows slight traces of time and use, something logical if we consider its ancient age. Nevertheless these details are part of its history and its past and provide it with an undeniable charm. At the top of the machine, attached to the deposit we can see a nice red and black metal plate. This plate bears the embossed models name, VICTORIA, and the manufacturers name: A. Victorero y Hermanos Lastres Asturias España. The Victorero brothers were part of a family of twelve, four of which stared a tobacconist and stationer shop in Lastres, Spain. In the early 20th century they founded the company to produce the machine that we can see in the photographs, designed by Antonio Victorero. They chose the brand name Victoria in honor of their mother and Agustín Victorero took over the commercialization. The first model was patented in 1915 with five successive patents afterwards. The one for this particular model was registered in 1936. This stunning machine stands on a dark red bakelite base and is composed of different silvery metal screwed parts. It preserves the original conveyor belt, made of brown leather and with the golden Victoria logo still visible. The machines design boasts an attractive industrial look that turns it into a very interesting piece for contemporary environments. Its operation is simple and efficient and can be seen in this video, although its not this machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Audm2HLnhyM This awesome Victoria rolling machine is a good example of the quality Spanish design from the early 20th century: an attractive piece with special charm. Measurements: Width: 14.1 in / 36 cm. Height: 12.2 in / 21 cm.