Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 29
Fry's Chocolate Glass Display Case
Estimate: $300 - $500
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, late 19th/early 20th century, rectangular four-sided glass case with two glass shelves, papered base, sliding mirrored doors to verso, carved crest hand painted "Fry's Chocolate" above image of cocoa plant, verso with label "R. Palmer/Shop and Office Fitter/Bristol", carved to base "J.S. Fry & Sons, Ltd.", 36 x 26 x 14 in.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of John Hughes, Chicago
Condition
held together by band, sides unstable, papered base dirty, areas of discoloration and scratching, scuffing, split to wood interior base
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