Emporium Auction
Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 291
Pres. James Buchanan Attributed Horn Snuff Box
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
American, 19th century, horn with silver mounted hinged top, faint engraved partial name on top of lid and silver band around horn, letters appear to include a J and B, 3 in. - Provenance: President James Buchanan; Robert Smith Cain, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (lot accompanied by handwritten note attributing former ownership to Buchanan) ; Private Florida Collection
silver band connecting hinged lid is loose and is easily removed, engravings are very worn
Condition
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