Premier Auction
Sat, Aug 1, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 822
Abolitionist "Humanity" Cast Iron Tobacco Box
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 19th century, rectangular cast iron tobacco box, the lid depicting a kneeling slave above the word "Humanity" in shallow relief, 3 x 5-1/2 x 3-5/8 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
light wear, minor patination, four small glue pad feet on base
