Vintage 1920s Grammes Allentown PA Mixed Metal Copper Brass Riveted Cigar Box Humido
Lot #66
Current Bid
$25
Est. $100–$150
Estimate
$100–$150
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Description
• Brand / Manufacturer: L.F. Grammes & Sons, Inc. • Origin: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA • Era / Style: Arts & Crafts / Industrial / Early Art Deco (Circa 1920s) • Materials: Solid Brass, Solid Copper, Wood Grain Base Plate • Item Type: Cigar Humidor Box / Desktop Trinket Casket • Markings: Original brass maker's label plate attached to the underside highly robust vintage 1920s industrial mixed-metal desktop box, meticulously manufactured by the historic L.F. Grammes & Sons firm of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Originally designed as a premium tobacciana cigar box or humidor, this piece is a wonderful example of early 20th-century American metalcraft. Design & Construction: This heavy box features a stunning industrial design, built with a solid brass paneled chassis reinforced by thick corner bracket straps and prominent domed metal rivets. It is topped with a flush-fitting, heavy solid copper lid that has developed a beautiful, deep unpolished historic patina. The bottom is finished with a wood-grain surface plate holding its original, pristine brass factory tag reading: "L.F. Grammes & Sons, Inc. - A Grammes Product - Allentown, Penna."
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $25
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: November 1, 2026
Condition
very-good
Bid Increment Schedule
The minimum amount your bid must exceed the current price, based on the current bid level.
| Current Price | Minimum Increment |
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| $0 – $24.99 | $1 |
| $25 – $74.99 | $2 |
| $75 – $149.99 | $5 |
| $150 – $499.99 | $10 |
| $500 – $999.99 | $25 |
| $1,000 – $4,999.99 | $50 |
| $5,000 – $9,999.99 | $100 |
| $10,000 – $24,999.99 | $250 |
| $25,000 – $49,999.99 | $500 |
| $50,000 – $99,999.99 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 – $499,999.99 | $2,000 |
| $500,000+ | $5,000 |
