ANTIQUE 1901 LARGE ENGLISH CIGAR HUMIDOR
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Large Rare Campaign Style Antique 1901 Bensen & Hedges Cigar Humidor. A massive chest with elegant brass inlays, monogrammed cartouche and original opulent metal & copper lined interior. The label inside the lid reads "By Appointment to His Majesty the King, Benson & Hedges, London - New York, Patented 1901". Measures 24.5"x13"x14". Weight 30 lbs. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Dr. Fraser Wilson, Charleston SC. Dr. Wilson will be remembered for his love of antiques and his dedication to Charleston's history and material culture. He was a Life Trustee of Historic Charleston Foundation and opened his home for house tours for 39 years. Dr. Wilson was appointed to the South Carolina Governor's Mansion Commission by Governors James B. Edwards, Richard W. Riley, Carol Campbell, David M. Beasley, James Hodges, and Mark Sanford. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by the Governors for his exemplary service on the Commission He was a member of the Charleston Club, the South Carolina Society, the St. Andrew's Society, the St. Cecilia Society, the Agricultural Society and the Carolina Yacht Club. He was a member of St. Michael's church.
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ANTIQUE 1901 LARGE ENGLISH CIGAR HUMIDOR
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