This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/15/2024
[ADVERTISING]. A group of 11 Sherlock Holmes-themed tobacco labels and 11 fruit crate labels. [V.p., ca. 20th century].
Lithographed tobacco and cigar labels; three are approximately 7 x 8” (four are matted and framed together in two frames- frame size approximately 16 ½ x 10 ½”), 4 are approximately 4 ½ x 4 ½”, two are approximately 6 x 10”. The labels that feature a portrait of Holmes are based upon William Gillette (1853-1937) as Holmes (two tobacco labels are embossed gilt text only). The color fruit labels are for “Sherlock’s Delight” or “Watson’s Dream” Florida Citrus by the Holmes Fruit Co. of Tampa, Florida. All approximately 3 x 8 ½”. Offered with a “Sherlock Holmes Crooks” cigar box (some minor internal foxing, else fine).