Lot # 1204: Late-1800s/Early-1900s Tobacciana Collection of (28) with Mayo Tin

Category: Other

Starting Bid: $150.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "November 2018 Auction",
which ran from 11/2/2018 12:00 PM to
11/15/2018 11:30 PM






Where there's smoke there's fire and in this case you'll be following the trail to a red hot collection of antique tobacciana. Dating from the late-1800s to the early-1900s, this smoking selection of (28) tobacco related items is long on display appeal, with fantastic graphics throughout. Featured are:


Mayo's Cut Plug "lunchbox" tin with gold graphics on a blue field, this stunning piece reports in outstanding condition with only minor traces of wear/age and securely attached clasp and handle


Murad 21x3 sign header on thick stock in better condition with moderate wear and bright raised graphics, housed in a tight fitting vintage wood frame that also shows moderate wear


(8) Cigarette packs, all above average to better, with: 1.) Duke's Cameo full pack with sliding tray of ten cigarettes, 2.)  Khedive Cigarettes Egyptiennes empty pack, 3.) Pirate Cigarettes full pack with sliding tray of ten cigarettes, 4.) Player's Virginia Cigarettes full pack with sliding tray of ten cigarettes, 5.) Federal Cigarettes full pack with sliding tray of ten cigarettes, 6.) Ela Finest Virginia Cut Cigarettes sealed full pack of ten cigarettes, 7.-8.) (2) Mogul Cigarettes, both full packs with sliding trays of ten cigarettes


(2) Tobacco trading cards with: Piedmont T205 John Titus gold bordered baseball card (PR), Kinney "Leaders" Mary Queen of Scots non-sport card (EX)


Allen & Ginter Imperial Cube Cut 2-1/4" cannister with 3" diameter, the lid is fairly bright, however the label is somewhat faded, presents as above average


Champions empty wood cigar box with boxing boys label overlapping the right end of the lid and the right side panel, this piece shows all over age appropriate wear, but remains appealing with nice colors on the label


(14) Cigar box inner labels in average (VG-EX to EX-MT) condition with: Two Homers, Natividad, (2) Engagement, (2) Joe Cannon, (5) Spirit of St. Louis, (3) Kohler's Hand Made

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