Lot 233

Group 14 Engraved Brass Tobacco and Related Boxes

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

most probably Dutch, some Continental/American, most 18th century with some later, most probably tobacco boxes, largest 7-1/2 x 5 x 2 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, most with some verdigris, discoloration, or tarnishing, some dents and warping to metal, three boxes with lids detached from hinges, one with lid very loose at hinge
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