"HARRY 'A' CHESLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS PALS" CIGAR BOX PAIR/CIGAR HOLDER LOT.
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Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
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Item Description
Both boxes are c. 1930s. Each is 3-3/8x9x1-3/8" deep thin cardboard with choice graphics. Lid has art of smiling bellboy at left and well-dressed man lighting cigar at right and inside lid has nice art of large group of men at party with text "When Jolly Good Fellows Get Together". Made by Universal Cigar Co. New York. There is a remote possibility that this is the same Harry A. Chesler that started one of the first comic book companies with all original material in 1936. Some fading to blue bkg color of boxes. Labels still Fine/VF with bright color and great design. Comes with 5.25" dia., 5-5/8" tall wooden cigar/match holder with brass accents on match striker and cigar holders. 1920s or earlier. Brass accents have some lt. wear. Shows some use. Overall Fine. High quality.
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