Lot 131

Antique c. 1900 E.B. Estes & Sons "ESTES Little Brownie Tops" In Original Turned Wood Box

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Antique c. 1900 E.B. Estes & Sons "ESTES Little Brownie Tops" In Original Turned Wood Box

Current Bid: $25

(1 Bid)

July 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

Estes & Sons, New York. The box artwork specifically capitalizes on the massive cultural phenomenon of the Palmer Cox Brownies—mischievous but good-natured fairy-like creatures popularized by illustrator Palmer Cox in magazines and books starting in the 1880's. 4 multi colored wooden tops. E.B. Estes & Sons was a prominent New York-based woodenware company active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, widely known for manufacturing turned-wood boxes, mailing cases, and small toys. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: Box measures 2.5" diameter, and 1.5" tall. Tops are approximately 1.5" tall.
  • Condition: Box is in Good Condition with a split on the side. Tops are in Good Condition, see photos.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $500