Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 228

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AND OTHER ADVERTISING TOBACCO TINS AND RELATED ARTICLES, LOT OF 26

Estimate: $30 - $50
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AND OTHER ADVERTISING TOBACCO TINS AND RELATED ARTICLES, LOT OF 26, many lithographed, including two Model tin canisters for United States Tobacco Co. of Richmond, VA, a pair of Oceanic tins by J. Chein & Co. of Burlington, NJ for Scotten, Dillon Co. of Detroit, MI, a Bugler cigarette case / pocket tin for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. of Louisville, KY, a Bayuk Phillies cigar tin for Bayuk Cigars Inc. of Philadelphia, PA, several tobacco pouches, tobacco packs, and cigarette packs featuring several with contents, an advertising mat for Fatima Turkish Blend Cigarettes, and a framed piece with tins and packs attached to a mat including two Lucky Strike tins, some pieces with most or remnants of tax stamps. Late 19th/20th century. Framed piece 22 1/8" x 18 1/8" OA.

Condition

Fair to very good overall condition with wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including flakes and losses to lithograph, areas of rusting, tears, holes, and/or denting.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.