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Superb Carved Wooden and Polychromed Tobacconists Figure of a Highlander
Superb Carved Wooden and Polychromed Tobacconists Figure of a Highlander

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, retaining the original painted polychromed decoration and with glass eyes.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Signs

Materials

Wood

Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure
Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure

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 remnants of paint, American, circa 1840 Measures: 25” high.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Busts

Materials

Pine, Giltwood, Paint

Scottish Wooden Tobaccanist Figure
Scottish Wooden Tobaccanist Figure

Scottish Wooden Tobaccanist Figure

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Scottish Highlander painted wooden tobacconist figure in traditional garb pinching snuff from his pouch, circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess
Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess

Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess

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H 69 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess

Located in New Orleans, LA

According to this article on the collection of Dudley E. Waters, this 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
19th Century Carved and Painted Indian Tobacconist Figure

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, on its original base.

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Antique 19th Century American Tobacco Accessories

J. Engle | "Cuban Girl" | Tobacconist Figure
J. Engle | "Cuban Girl" | Tobacconist Figure

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
Thomas V. Brooks | Maiden with Papoose Tobacconist Figure

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
19th Century Life-Size Tobacconist's Carved Figure Of A Scottish Highlander

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 Highlander taking snuff.

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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)
Julius Theodore Melchers (1829-1909)   American, Detroit, Michigan (active 1852-1909)

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 (on base) Julius Theodore Melchers was known for his finely executed carved figur...

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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century American Tobacconist Advertising Figure of Large Proportions
Rare 19th Century American Tobacconist Advertising Figure of Large Proportions

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 polychrome decorated, modeled as an African American, the head dress with a gilt ban...

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Antique 19th Century Statues

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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.