ANTIQUE CIGAR STORE Tobacco Shop INDIAN BUST COUNTER Matchstick Display 2 Sided For Sale

Offered is an antique chalkware cigar store tobacco shop Indian chief bust counter display matchstick holder from the late 1800s in the United States. Inside of area on top to hold matchsticks it is glazed. Perfect for collectors of store displays and memorabilia, this piece showcases a bygone era of tobacco advertising and adds a distinctive touch to any collection. Hand written on bottom are initials MLS, dated 12/25, 1898 ~ Perhaps a Christmas gift to someone? This piece is being offered as found. Matchsticks in pics not included in the sale ~ used only for taking pics.
Overall very good especially for a piece this old ~ rubbing of paint, possible old smoothed chip on top edge one side~ see all pics to best appreciate details, condition and size.