"FRANK PIERCE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES" EXCEPTIONAL HINGED LID RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$7,670.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
9
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part I
Value Code:
M - $5,000 to $10,000 Help Icon
Item Description
7/8x2x3-1/2" Papier-Mâché. c. 1853. Full color portrait w/arching gold text above. Minor wear to text and crazing as typical. Otherwise only light handling wear. VF. Material for Pierce is extremely rare and this is the only example we've encountered in our 54 years of this outstanding snuff box. A significant addition to even the most advanced collections. Mike Nichols Collection.
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