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Tobacconist Figure

Late 17th/Early 18th Century Polychrome Tobacconist Figure Sign Folk Art Carving
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large carved and polychrome painted tobacconist's figure almost certainly 17th or early 18th
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Antique 17th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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Superb Carved Wooden and Polychromed Tobacconists Figure of a Highlander
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful example of a 19th century Scottish highlander tobacconists figure in full dress uniform
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Signs

Materials

Wood

Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figural bust out of a block of Pine. The man’s face with a mustache wearing a turban with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Busts

Materials

Pine, Giltwood, Paint

Scottish Wooden Tobaccanist Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Scottish Highlander painted wooden tobacconist figure in traditional garb pinching snuff from his
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess
Located in New Orleans, LA
tobacconist figure is reputed to have come from a Northern Michigan cigar store.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted Indian Tobacconist Figure
By Samuel Anderson Robb
Located in Paris, FR
Carved and painted Indian tobacconist figure. Attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-­1928), New York
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Antique 19th Century American Tobacco Accessories

J. Engle | "Cuban Girl" | Tobacconist Figure
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Maker/Origin: J. Engle, Baltimore. Misc: Exceptionally conceived and contracurved, sleeveless maiden delicately holding a basket of tobacco products.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Thomas V. Brooks | Maiden with Papoose Tobacconist Figure
Located in Wyomissing, PA
The carving retains much of its original polychrome which has been enhanced by master restorer, Peter Deen. The feet were replaced in the 1980's. Restoration was done to head of the ...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Life-Size Tobacconist's Carved Figure Of A Scottish Highlander
Located in London, GB
This rare life-size carved and polychrome painted tobacconist's figure is in the form of a Scottish
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Julius Theodore Melchers (1829-1909) American, Detroit, Michigan (active 1852-1909)
Located in Litchfield, CT
Carved Indian Tobacconist Figure, ca. 1870 Monogrammed on base: "J.T.M." 57"h x 17"w x 15"d, 77"h
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century American Tobacconist Advertising Figure of Large Proportions
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A rare 19th century American tobacconist advertising figure of large proportions, well carved and
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Antique 19th Century Statues

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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$130,572 / set
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1931 Rene Lalique Set of Thomery 6 Glasses, Tray and Decanter
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Thomery" glasses, tray and decanter made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. 2 pieces with engraved signature and 2 pieces with stamped signature. All pieces are signed "R.LAL...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant sideboard in fir wood, carved and painted in lean tempera in a refined two-tone of white and reddish brown. The geometric motifs of the painting enhance the shape of the piec...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Credenzas

Materials

Fir, Paint

English Chippendale Painted & Gilt Stenciling Marriage Bed with Orig. Silk, 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale hand painted and gilded marriage bed with original silk and bell flower coverings, central gilt carved shell cornice, flanking gilt carved acanthus corners, folia...
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany flanking Urn telescopic cutlery boxes with acorn finials, fluted medallion gallery, original interior cutlery slots, and resting on turned ringed circular s...
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Mahogany Gilt & Marble Top Cornucopia Pier Table. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American flame mahogany marble top pier table with gilt carved capitals , flanking cornucopias, original mirror, and terminating on gilt acanthus lions paw feet. All original. Early...
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Russian Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Arched Cornice Lapis Wall Mirror, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with an arched painted lapis cornice, flanking fluted acanthus columns, and decorated with lambs tongue, bell flower, interior bead wor...
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Antique 1780s Russian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on stand with original brass hardware and lined velvet interior.
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on Stand
English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on Stand
$12,000
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 18.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Hinged Secretary / Bookcase on Fluted Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical Walnut hinged slant front secretary / bookcase with molded edge cornice, flanking carved incised pinwheels, upper hinged doors with interior shelving, central in...
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil
Located in Casteren, NL
Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Pine, Rush

English Chippendale Mahogany & Gilt Prince Of Wales Wall Mirror . Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany & gilt carved wall mirror with Prince of Wales cartouche , broken pediment , egg & dart border , flanking graduated bell flowers, and acanthus carved mo...
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
English chinoiserie two door painted cabinet with fitted inerior shelving, original bronze locking mechanism, and ending on original carved squared feet.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

English Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet
English Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet
$25,000
H 70 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Bookcase w/ Flanking Hinged Brass Screen Doors, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany bookcase with a carved molded edge cornice, flanking hinged brass screened doors revealing six interior adjustable shelves, five graduated drawers with perio...
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Antique 1790s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepots are 7 " diameter at top and 5.5" di...
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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

French Faux Painted & Gilt Console Cabinet. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French faux painted and gilt marbleized console with two hinged flanking doors, fleur-de-lee & figural faces, single fitted interior shelf, and terminating on a molded edge base. Lat...
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

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Tobacconist Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tobacconist figure you’re looking for. Each tobacconist figure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tobacconist figure, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A tobacconist figure is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and folk art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tobacconist figure has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfred Dunhill are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tobacconist Figure?

Prices for a tobacconist figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,648.