Hi Fellow Geeks,
I need help understanding at humidor.  I've attached several photos of the humidor for your review. One of the pictures shows the humidor that was given to a Mr. Nute in 1954 from the "Cuban Lions." The photos indicate the humidor is Cuban made—see the inprint on the bottom of the humidor. The humidor has some interesting features that I do not understand. I'm hoping some of our Geeks can explain.  
The humidor features (see photos):
1.  The Humidor has a box within it—made to fit.
2.  The box sits on small pegs that are in each corner of the humidor.
3.  The pegs create a space between the floor of the humidor and the box.
4.  The humidor floor has stains—origin unknown.
The questions: Why does the humidor have a secondary box within it and what is the purpose of the box sitting on pegs creating space between the floor of the humidor and the box?  Are the stains in the bottom of the humidor related to they way it was used?  What other facts are known about such a humidor?

I'm looking forward to learning about this unique humidor.

Thanks Joe (aka — MacMac)

Joe, do you own this humidor?

How much you want for it?

No idea, but thanks for sharing the photos, very cool piece!

That is a nice item.

Really cool humidor.
Only an educated guess but I'm thinking the area under the inner box is for one of two possibilities.

1}  Humidification.  There does not appear to be sufficient space on the lid for humidification like most of todays desktop humidors.   Seems too shallow to be used for additional cigars.  It could explain the stain marks but I don't know why they're so dark.  

2)  A simple storage area for cutters. matches. lighters etc

Enjoy it.  Love those old antique items!

Hi Bruce, my son-in-law owns it.
He picked it up at an antique shop somewhere.
Joe

I'm not trying to sell it. Just trying to learn something about it. I've never seen one like it.

Caveman, I think you are right about the space. Even the inserted box is only big enough for Robustos in "the short" direction.  If you put longer cigar in sideways, there is not much room left for anything on the end. Joe

That's an interesting piece. I can't tell you much about the humidor, but I can tell you about the man that owned it.

Monroe L. Nute was the President of the International Lions Club in 1954-55. https://www.lionsclubs.org/es/discover-our-clubs/our-leaders/past-international-presidents

Prior to that, when he was elected Second Vice President of the International Lions, I found this about him:

Monroe L. Nute, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, was elected Second Vice President at the International Convention in June, 1952, having served the previous year as Third Vice President. He served as International Director from 1947to 1949 and prior to that was Deputy District Governor and District Governor of District 14-D. He is a Master Key member and past president of the Kennett Square Lions club and has served in practically every other office in that club. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Lion Nute is a graduate of Williamson Trade School and attended Pennsylvania State College. He is an automobile dealer, farmer, and breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle. He is a Mason, Presbyterian, a member of the school board, and past president of the Chamber of Commerce. Lion Nute is married and has two sons and one daughter.

Mr. Nute's grandson was given this humidor, and when he passed away in 2016, your humidor was listed as part of his estate sale: https://www.estatesales.net/VA/Roanoke/24012/1381419

Wow Bruce.  That's so interesting. Thank you for the research!! I'll pass it on to my son-in-law!
Joe