27th Mar, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

The Curious Collector

 
  Lot 234
 

234

A Painted Composition Tobacco Advertising Figure, modelled as a pirate with one foot on a...

A Painted Composition Tobacco Advertising Figure, modelled as a pirate with one foot on a treasure chest, inscribed 8D PER OZ 4D PER 1/2OZ WILLS'S PIRATE SHAG, 37cm high; and A Wills's Pilot Shag Advertising Dominos Set, in a toleware box (2)

Sold for £200
Estimated at £70 - £100


 

. Some typical surface flakes to decoration, particularly to the hands, pipe and base, dominoes in good (played with) condition, box with damaged hinge and some dents, wear and surface losses

 


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Auction: The Curious Collector, 27th Mar, 2021

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