john clarkson cigar box

[khkco4bls]

Guys just arrived. I think one of one because I can't find another. John Clarkson hall of famer moved to michigan and opened a cigar tobacco business in the late 1800s. Made these for his business of course. Must be super rare and I thought it was a great buy. Better in person. If you have seen one let me know please. Always respect everyone's opinion. Thx

[Scott Garner]

Kevin,
That's a very cool pickup. Congrats! :cool:

[perezfan]

Awesome find... If I had to bet, I'd also guess lone survivor :D

[GrayGhost]

I LOVED this on pickup thread. Even more here. FABULOUS

[khkco4bls]

Thanks guys. Very unique. do u think it rivals Cy Young or Wagner cigar boxes.

[parker1b2]

Great pick up.

[perezfan]

Thanks guys. Very unique. do u think it rivals Cy Young or Wagner cigar boxes.

Absolutely (in terms of rarity)
But perhaps not quite as much (in terms of universal appeal)

Wagner and Young are much better known, so are more widely collected.

In terms of value... who knows? It would be interesting to see this piece in REA, SCP, Hunts, Lelands or something similar. Obviously, you snagged it "under the radar". But in the right Catalogue Auction, I bet its price realized would rival the two examples you referenced. :cool:

[sporteq]

i concur.. GREAT find!! NEVER ever seen one before.

Albert

[Joe Hunter]

Beautiful pick-up!

[HRBAKER]

Great pick up!

[barrysloate]

That photo looks familiar. Is it the same pose as his Just So card? And great cigar box, of course!

[khkco4bls]

Could someone post the pose or what its from. Thanks

[khkco4bls]

Barry,good call its close. Only image of him I can find of him facing in that direction.