ARTS & CRAFTS METAL NOVELTY CIGARETTE DISPENSER.
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Winning Bid:
$531.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #221 - Part I
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Well-made 5x5-3/8x6.25" tall copper-colored plated metal base w/gold-painted mechanical metal heron figure atop for total height of 11". Made in England by La Mont Evans & Francis Ltd. 1909. Underside has company name and patent date. Front has inset Ruskin style oval pottery cabochon. Wonderfully designed w/lever on back that operates the heron, which bows down, as doors on top slides open. Heron then opens his beak and retrieves a cigarette from well below. Even aged patina w/some lt. scattered paint wear. Fine/VF. Nice quality item.
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