Lot # 195 - Vintage Cigar Store Bust

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pickup Dec 14 10-3
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 10:16:00 PM
Current bid:

$181.00

Highest bidder:

jta

Auction has ended

Description :

The bust in the image is identified as a Bailey & Co. chalkware bust of a Native American Chief, often referred to as "Hiawatha". Manufacturer: The piece is associated with Bailey & Co. Material: It is made of chalkware or plaster. Purpose: These busts were historically used as counter-top advertising displays in tobacco or cigar stores. Origin/Era: They are considered American folk art and generally date to the early 20th century, around the 1900s to 1930s
Dimensions : 12 in W x 17.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is jta

Date Bid User
09-Dec-2025 10:11:17 PM $181.00 jta
09-Dec-2025 10:11:17 PM $176.00 Peanut16
09-Dec-2025 10:10:54 PM $156.00 jta
09-Dec-2025 10:10:08 PM $142.00 Peanut16
09-Dec-2025 10:09:53 PM $137.00 jta
09-Dec-2025 10:09:53 PM $136.00 Peanut16
09-Dec-2025 10:04:06 PM $31.00 jta
09-Dec-2025 8:37:20 PM $26.00 fourhagos
09-Dec-2025 8:31:05 PM $24.00 Mkpow1988
09-Dec-2025 8:31:05 PM $23.00 Speedster
09-Dec-2025 4:10:02 PM $18.00 Mkpow1988
09-Dec-2025 9:43:34 AM $11.00 Dakiam
09-Dec-2025 9:43:34 AM $10.00 fourhagos
03-Dec-2025 2:28:58 PM $6.00 Dakiam
02-Dec-2025 4:10:43 PM $5.00 aroyjetson

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