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September 17, 2011 Auction Catalog
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Very Rare Apalachicola Bay, Florida Oyster Tin (Baltimore)
September 17, 2011 Maryland Auction
Lot #: 1Price Realized: $517.50 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Very Rare APALACHICOLA BAY, Florida, Oyster Tin, 20th century, depicting an American Indian gathering oysters in a boat along with the inscription "Chief NICCO knew where to gather them." Advertising reads "Famous / APALACHICOLA BAY / OYSTERS / HAND TONGED FRESHLY PACKED / by / KIRVIN BROS. SEA FOOD / APALACHICOLA, FLA." Underside impressed "STEEL & TIN PRODUCTS CO / BALTIMORE, MD." Some shallow dents and minor wear. H 7 1/2".
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