January 2020 Auction Ends Thursday, January 30th, 5pm Pacific
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Exquisite sterling silver cigarette box, made by Tiffany & Co. for the use of Lyndon B. Johnson while he was President. Engraved with the Presidential seal on top. Pattern number 23093 identifies the box as made by Tiffany for U.S. Presidents, beginning in the 1940s, with this box gifted by President Johnson to Frank G. Meyer, the Assistant Secretary of State under President Nixon, who was friends with President Johnson. Sterling silver box with a hinged lid opens to reveal a wood-lined interior partitioned in the center. Box measures 7.75'' x 3.5'' x 2'' tall, with Tiffany maker's mark on the underside. In near fine condition, complete with original blue Tiffany pouch and pasteboard box. The same box used by President John F. Kennedy sold for $52,500 by Heritage in its May 2016 auction. This box is accompanied by an LOA from Frank G. Meyer's granddaughter.
Lyndon B. Johnson Owned Silver Tiffany Cigarette Box With Presidential Seal -- Used by LBJ as President
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