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A 19TH C. RAILROAD THEMED FRENCH OAK SMOKING CADDY modeled after a coal tender, in oak with bronze carriage, the applied lump coal lid lifting for storage of cigarettes and matches. Length 13 inches. Estimate $200-$400

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A FINE GEORGIAN DROP FRONT SATIN WOOD WRITING CHEST the slant front dropping to reveal two compartment drawers with ebonized band decoration. The back with two bronze mounting fixture for hanging. Length 25 inches, height 11 inches. Estimate $300-$500

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AN ENGLISH VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD WRITING FILE the slant form with two hinged doors opening to reveal various letter files, pen rests and inkwell compartments. For which one glass well is included. Height 12 inches, length 15 inches, depth 9 inches. Estimate $300-$500

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A 19TH C. FRENCH BRONZE CASKET with deeply embossed Art Nouveau style florals. Base stamped "St". Length 8 inches, height 3 inches, depth 5.5 inches. Estimate $100-$200

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A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE JEWELRY CASKET with finely sculpted and embossed farm scenes. The interior fitted with velour lined compartments. Base stamped "St", Length 8 inches. Estimate $200-$400

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A FINE GEORGE III BRASS TOBACCO OR "HONOR" BOX late 18th century probably by Rich's. The rectangular case with two locking hinged compartments, one end with a coin slot and plunger. Apparently unmarked 7.25 inches high x 9.75 inches long x 5 inches wide. NOTES: Honor boxes were commonly found in Inns and Pubs as early coin-operated vending machines for dispensing tobacco. Estimate $800-1,200