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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 156

Antique Cast Iron Figural Tobacco Jar in the Style of Iron Art LB65

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
A figural lidded container, commonly used as a tobacco jar or humidor, constructed from cast iron. The vessel is modeled as a grotesque caricature of a man's head, featuring a large bulbous nose, deep-set eyes under a heavy brow, and a downturned, grimacing mouth. The upper portion of the head, including a wide-brimmed hat, serves as the removable lid with an integrated flange. The exterior displays a rough, pitted texture characteristic of sand-cast metal with a dark, aged finish. This item is in the style of late 19th to early 20th-century novelty metalware and is visually consistent with the Iron Art model LB65.

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