GARFIELD/ARTHUR/HANCOCK/ENGLISH MECHANICAL "CENTURY" TOBACCO TIN.
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Starting Bid:
$177.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
2.25x3.5x.75" deep tobacco container featuring a 1-7/8" disc attached on the inside lid on which four images are printed. Images can be changed by turning the disc on the inside of the lid. Lid depicts a man on either side of oval opening wearing top hat w/text above reading "The Next President." Text also includes "P. Lorillard & Co." Bottom of tin has factory illustration and text including "Manufactory No. 10 - Jersey City - 5th District N.J." Paint wear most notably around the oval opening at top center and several scattered dots of missing paint contained to the extreme edges. Four images have paint loss affecting portraits most notably on Garfield and Arthur. Interior of container has moderate oxidation that is not visible when closed. VG. This scarce piece is one of the first mechanical campaign items.
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