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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jul 9, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 683

Roly Poly Tobacco "Brownie" Advertising Tin & Black Forest Pipe

Estimate: $300 - $400

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1st item: Mayo's Cut Plug Roly Poly tobacco "Brownie" tin, painted as the character "Store Keeper" with a depiction of the Mayo's tobacco pack on the backside, rounded anthropomorphic form. Brand and collection information on bottom of vessel. 7 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. American, early 20th-century. 2nd item: Black Forest hardwood and brass pipe with carved hunting motif. Saddle stem creates a deep bent Oom Paul shape. The hinge, snap cap and lip of bowl are brass with a floral motif on cap. The end of short shank has been replaced with an aluminum facing. Bowl: 4 1/2" H x 1 1/2" W. Stummel: 2 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. Shank: 1/2" L x 1" W. The serpentine stem extends 3 1/2" in length and 4" away from bowl. Early 20th century.

Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.

Condition

1st item: Overall good condition, scattered small losses to paint, minor discoloration, and slight dents on bottom portion of vessel. 2nd item: Very good condition, replaced metal on face of shank and light use wear.