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Value of Cushman Humidor?

July 21, 2021

An old red colored humidor.Has anyone bought, sold or know the value of this Cushman copper lined humidor #539?

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The open door to the humidor.
 
An old red colored humidor.
 
Markings on the back of a humidor.
 

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July 21, 20212 found this helpful
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Your humidor is really nice - looks much better than the ones I see listed for sale. Cushman is a good brand name so this should also increase the value yours above the 'average' price.
I see that you posted it on InstAppraisal but there is no date and no comments?
I also see that you have an ad showing your humidor with a date of 1927. This is also a good item when/if posting for sale. This may not be the best site to post when looking for quick comments.

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instappraisal.com/.../cushman-no539-japanese-red-humidor

If you look at eBay's sold listings you can see what people are paying for 'similar' humidors. I say similar, but that is a loose comment as there really is not a 'similar' item with pieces like this.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524...

I would suggest you join Reddit and post your pictures and question in their furniture section as they usually answer quickly and have very good answers.
www.reddit.com/.../

Or try some of the other free appraisal site.
www.facebook.com/.../

If you plan to sell; you may want to start your price high - $350-$500 with best offers considered and free pick up or shipping. This will require special shipping.
Leave it posted for several weeks/months and if no offers, lower the price and wait again.

Sadly, I did see a nice humidor listed on eBay for $195 and it had been listed for almost 4 years and still not sold.

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Sales are not predictable.

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The H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company factory was a fixture on Water Street in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont from 1892 (some sources cite 1886 or 1889) until its purchase by Green Mountain Furniture in 1971 (some sources cite 1980). northbennington.org/.../, The company's founder, Henry Theodore Cushman (1844-1922), commenced manufacturing in North Bennington shortly after the Civil War. Cushman's "colonial creations" were popular throughout the nation. Cushman Manufacturing is famous for the Cushman Colonial Creations line of furniture designed by Herman DeVries and also produced earlier popular designs including "rod and ball", mission style, smoking furniture, and American antique reproductions. This company introduced smoking accessories in the 1910s-1920s. The majority of these smoking stands included a humidor plus storage space for cigar papers, cigar cutters, matches, pipe tobacco and other smoking related items.

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I found the "Cushman Smokers" catalog where your model is:
bennington.pastperfectonline.com/.../86D9DFA7-B24E-4EF6-94B7-417942929780
The model #539 is described as "Humidor. Japanese Red. Coppered Metal Lined. Decorated. Height 10", Top 9" x 11". Metal Tray with Metal Box Holder, Cigarette Jar and Ash Tray."

The furniture manufactured by Cushman is still highly valued and sought after today.
I think the estimated price of your Cushman copper lined humidor is about $150-300, maybe even $350 www.ebay.com/.../324512422928, www.ebay.com/.../254179606804
The price depends, of course, not only on the state, but also on the demand. Antique Vintage Cushman Smoker Tobacco Smoking Stand Ashtray Humidor Table was sold for $400 picclick.com/Antique-Vintage-Cushman-Smoker-Tobacco...

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Try to start with a high price.

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July 21, 20210 found this helpful

The prices I see for similars range from $75-$200 USD.

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July 21, 20210 found this helpful

Most humidors appear to be selling for up to $200.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675...

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July 21, 20210 found this helpful

This one is asking $389. www.ebay.com/.../254179606804

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March 12, 20220 found this helpful

Excellent reply. Along with a few others here. I have just discovered what I thought was an antique pie warmer,
Is infact a Cushman humidor. Very interesting! Mine is more mahogany or cherry wood like in color and style.

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Lined with copper within the cabinet and similar to many others alike. I will take photos soon and forsee the options you and others suggested to post on. Thank you!

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March 12, 20220 found this helpful

Excellent reply. Along with a few others here. I have just discovered what I thought was an antique pie warmer,
Is infact a Cushman humidor. Very interesting! Mine is more mahogany or cherry wood like in color and style. Lined with copper within the cabinet and similar to many others alike. I will take photos soon and forsee the options you and others suggested to post on. Thank you!

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