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1325
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$1,092.50
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GROUPING OF “COLTROCK”.SN N/A. Starting in 1922 Colt advertised a line of products from their “plastic division”. These trademarked bakelite items included a line of tobacco items of which we are offering six varieties including a humidor; a “PIPE-ADOR” (which is combination pipe & tobacco container); a large 8-1/2″ diameter spinning compartmentalized humidor which has names of various compartments such as: Egyptian, Turkish, American, English, Pot-Pouri & Ladies, with a central container which would have held tobacco accessories; there is a mottled green 5″ container called the “SMOKSETTE”; and two other round tobacco containers in different size and colors. The last accessory in this grouping is a facsimile book measuring 6-1/2″ tall by about 5″ wide and 1-1/2″ deep entitled “The Courtship of Lady Nicotine”. This facsimile book has spaces for cigarettes, matches, ashes, etc. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. With exception of large humidor which has about a 3″ by 1/2″ break out of base. 4-50784 JS238 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1325
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |