Early 20th Century; Original, 18” height and 13.25” width and 8.25” depth. Extremely rare and important. Just discovered here in North Carolina. Manufactured by Crosley Radio Co. Cincinnati Chassis model 135. Serial number ACEA5070. Five tube set complete. After close inspection, the Chassis/movement appears to be all original and unaltered. After extensive research, we feel our example is one of the top solid and complete examples with three knobs, partial tax stamp decal, and moldings. The illustration of artwork is very eye catching with black stenciling over original beige cabinet. Titled Mail Pouch Ribbon Cut Chewing Tobacco with 7.75” diameter reticulated round opening. Red trim outlines the bag with original grill cloth depicting artwork of exterior of pouch titled 10 Cent Tobacco. Center of pouch has open AM 55-150 dial window with working tuning knob. Titled None Genuine Without Our Signature Bloch Brothers. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. With working on/off volume and tone knobs. Titled Mail Pouch. Cabinet an entire unit appears to be all original and unaltered with no repairs. Shows honest age with some fading and minor scratches. We highly recommend advance collectors to view this here in our gallery. We will have our expert power this prior to sale. Please call for any more information. Please see photos. Provenance: MM Collection.

    Provenance:
  • MM Collection
  • Artist Name:
  • Crosley
  • Exhibited:
  • Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
  • Literature:
  • The Bloch Brothers Tobacco Works of South Wheeling was founded by brothers Aaron and Samuel Bloch in 1879. In those days, the Blochs were making hand-rolled stogies, but soon noticed that their employees enjoyed chewing the leftover tobacco bits that fell out as the stogies were rolled.
  • Medium:
  • Wood and Metal
  • Circa:
  • 1920s -30s
  • Notes:
  • Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
  • Condition:
  • Very Good Original

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August 2, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
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