Lot 36
Shakespeare Square Corner Tobacco Tin
Sold
$380
Timed Auction
Antique Advertising On-Line Auction #20
Size
3-3/8 x 4.5 x 3-3/8”
Description
Scarce, very early tin litho square corner style tin for Weisert Bros.’s (St Louis, MO) "Shakespeare” brand smoking tobacco, w/ beautiful, finely detailed graphics by Ilsley & Co. lithographers. Clean, bright and excellent appearance (displays as a strong C. 8++), although examination under black light will show some very well-done professional restoration (by Don Lurito).