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GARFIELD/ARTHUR/HANCOCK ENGLISH MECHANICAL "CENTURY" TOBACCO TIN.
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Auction #183 - Part I > Item 6
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$1,250.00
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #183 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1290 in auction 183
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
2.25x3.5x3.25" deep. This 1880 campaign tobacco container features a 1-7/8" disk attached on the inside lid on which four images are printed. Images can be changed by turning the disk on the inside of the lid. Illustration on lid shows a man on either side of oval opening wearing top hats w/text above oval opening reading "The Next President." Text below reads "This Is So/No Sir." indicating the men are discussing who will be the next president. Text also includes "P. Lorillard & Co." Bottom of tin has illustration w/caption "View Of Factory" and text including "Manufactory No. 10/Jersey City/5th District. N.J." Evenly crazed w/age, scattered pin dot flakes of paint reveal shiny tin underneath. Disk moves freely. Overall Fine. Rare.
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