MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA. — A fresh-to-the-market Sir Walter Raleigh trade figure that originally stood outside of the entrance to the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. in Louisville, Ky., was one of the top lots in Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ Premier Americana auctions November 17-19 when it sold for $121,500, including premium. The consignor, who worked for Brown & Williamson, essentially saved it from the landfill in 1964 when the company was clearing out warehouses. Attributed to the shop of Samuel Robb, the rare subject matter and overall unrestored condition drove considerable presale interest in the trade figure. It sold to Pennsylvania dealer Kelly Kinzle, bidding on the phone on behalf of a client, and underbid by a private collector who was also on the phone. A sale recap will appear in an upcoming issue.