Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, Hot Springs, Virginia
Fri, Jun 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 157
Two Humidors, Benson Hedges and Alfred Dunhill
Estimate: $500 - $700
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, 19th/early 20th century, both with hinged lids opening to metal and red feltÿinterior liners, mahogany and brass mounted example with label "Benson & Hedges, Importers of Havana Cigars and Egyptian Cigarettes/London, New York./Patented 1901", brass side carrying handles and monogrammed plate "G.A.E", 10 x 15-1/4 x 12-1/4 in.; burlwood and diamond band inlaid example with label "Alfred Dunhill of London" with addresses for London, New York, and Paris locations, on shaped bracket feet, with key, 9 x 13-1/4 x 9 in.
Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia
