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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 223

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

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 NINE, lithographed, comprising a Green Turtle Cigars pail / lunch box for Gordon Cigar & Cheroot Co., Inc. of Richmond, VA, a Fashion Cut Plug Tobacco pail / lunch box, a Pedro pail / lunch box for Wm. S. Kimball & Co./The American Tobacco Co., three Central Union tins for The United States Tobacco Co. of Richmond featuring a pail / lunch box and two rectangular boxes, and three Richmond Club Mixture boxes for Cameron & Cameron Co. of Richmond, a few with remnants of tax stamps. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. Green Turtle Cigars 5 1/4" HOA without handle, 7 1/2" x 4 3/8" OA base.

Condition

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, splits, and/or denting; Green Turtle Cigars pail lacking latch closure.

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