Emporium Auction
Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 141
Tobacco Cutter and Sugar Nips Mounted on Bases
Estimate: $200 - $400
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/British, 19th century,ÿironÿtobacco cutter with wood handle, mounted to swiveling brass support, circular turned wood base with metal cutting plate and recessed bowl, base 2 x 10-3/8 in., blade with handle 10 in.; iron sugar nips with turned wood handle, mounted to rectangular wood base, base 11 x 3-3/8 in., blade with handle 14 in. - Provenance: From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina
surface dirt layer and accretion, some areas of rust and corrosion, scattered surface scratches; tobacco cutter handle slightly loose and with old loss to one side
Condition
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