Lot 291

Universal Films & Supply Butte, Montana c. 1866

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this Universal Films and Supply out of Butte, Montana collection, circa 1866. There are three pieces in this collection, with the first piece showing a 19th century supply shipping box that was used originally to ship film to be processed. The box shows that it is from Butte, Montana and is dated 1866 under the lid. The second item is a larger film tin embossed with “Universal Films” and shows a paper label of Eclair Universal Films. The last item is a thinner tin that is embossed with “Universal Films” and shows a partial date of 1914. The condition of this collection varies; the 109th supply box is in fair condition for its age, with patina adorning the outside of the supply box and damage to the shoulder strap. The film tins are from the early 1900's and show the label torn, but they are in good overall display condition. The measurements of this film box and fill tins are 11" x 11 1/4" x 9 1/2", with the film tins measuring 3 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" and 1 3/4" x 10 1/2" x 10 1/2".