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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 225

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AND OTHER ADVERTISING TOBACCO TINS, LOT OF 16

Estimate: $50 - $100
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, LOT OF 16, lithographed, including a Q Boid box for Larus & Bro. Co. of Richmond, VA, a box by Ginna & Co. of New York for Allen & Ginter of Richmond, a Pride of Virginia tin for J. Wright Co. of Richmond, and five Lucky Strike tins comprising two Half and Half pocket tins that collapse into a smaller size, a Flat Fifties cigarette box, and two boxes for R.A. Patterson Tobacco Co. of Richmond, some examples with most or remnants of tax stamps. Late 19th/first half 20th century. Q Boid tin 5 3/8" HOA, 3 5/8" x 2 5/8" OA base.

Condition

Most fair to good overall condition with wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including flakes and losses to lithograph, areas of rusting, one or a few holes, and/or denting; one Patterson's Tuxedo pocket tin with heavy rusting notably to base.

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