Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 364
Tiger Chewing Tobacco Canister Mounted as a Lamp
Estimate: $100 - $300
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 |
19th century, cylindrical tin canister with lettering for "Tiger/Chewing Tobacco/The Largest Selling Brand of Fine Cut In the World", and "P. Lorillard Co., N. J." in red, black, and gold paint, mounted on wood base, wired for electricity, 27 in. to finial, with shade
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, flaking and loss to paint, minor areas of rust
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Private Collection
