BOXER LUIS ANGEL FIRPO CIGARETTE CASE.
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Winning Bid:
$440.22
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
3-1/8x3-3/8" spring-latch silver plate hinged lid case has inset hand-painted enamel panel featuring full body portrait of Luis Angel Firpo (1894-1960), who began his boxing career in 1917 and became the first Latin American in history to challenge a heavyweight for the title. He fought Jack Dempsey on Sept. 14, 1923, a fight that is regarded as one of the greatest boxing matches in history. Firpo's name appears at bottom w/Spanish text at top that translates to "The Hero Of Puno." Hallmark on interior of case. Scattered lt. wear but VF overall.
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