Lot 382
Rare Tobacciana: Antique Tobacco Containers from 1910-1930, Most in Very Fine Condition. A truly remarkable collection of antique tobacco containers, mostly tin but one glass humidor with tobacco still inside, all from different tobacco companies:
1.) Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco glass humidor which has labels on three sides as well as the original lid, metal closures, and most notably the tobacco still inside. We note a hairline fissure in shoulder on the unlabeled side, but the container remains intact and quite the find.
2.) Game Fine Cut Tobacco Tin, manufactured by Jon. J. Bagley & Co, Detroit, Mich. Front & back depict two ruffed grouse and on each end it states "48 5 cent Pkgs. Game Fine Cut." Top is plain with rust and a bit dented. The reverse image is brighter than the front.
3.) Clean, bright and very attractive tin litho hinged lid tin for Wm Penn brand Perfectos cigars.
4.) Pedro Cut Plug tobacco tin still bright and vibrant with minor ware from handling.
5.) Central Union Cut Plugs tobacco tin with the lid being a bit worn, but the side graphics are in lovely condition.
6.) George Washington Cut Plug tin litho metal tobacco canister with lid.
7.) Yale Mixture Smoking Tobacco can with lid. Still with portions of the paper seal and lables mostly intact
8.) Unique ashtray depicting a woman in blue; turn the dish around to find the hidden surprise. Estimated Value $300 - 600
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| Realized $175 |
