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AK 27910 VINTAGE WELSBACH LIGHTHOUSE ASHTRAY, PAPERWEIGHT -
"WELSBACH MANTLES" ADVERTISING PIECE, 4 1/2"
SQUARE COPPER BASE WITH ADVERTISING MESSAGE ON
EACH SIDE, 5" TALL PEWTER LIGHTHOUSE IN THE
CENTER. WELSBACH COMPANY MADE MANTLES FOR GAS
LIGHTS BEFORE THE WIDESPREAD USE OF ELECTRIC
LIGHTING. A WONDERFUL LATE VICTORIAN ADVERTISING
PIECE IN SUPERB 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION. $125.00
AK 7960 VINTAGE BELAR CIGAR TIN SIGN
FLOR DE BELAR CIGAR, SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN,
WOOD GRAIN APPEARANCE TO THE FRAME, 7 1/2"
TALL, 10" WIDE. METAL EASEL BACK, ALSO STRING
HANGER. MULTICOLOR. ABSOLUTELY SUPERB 100%
ORIGINAL CONDITION, 1900 VINTAGE. $95.00
AK 26215 CIGAR OR TOBACCO IDENTITY PLAQUE. MAHOGANY DISC,
5" DIAMETER WITH PAPER LABEL MARKED "MR'S. ALFRED
WEBSTERS COURONNE." WITH A COAT OF ARMS. ALSO
MARKED IN INK - "F. DuVERNICK GROVE HOUSE" (THIS
MAY NOT BE EXACT, HANDWRITING DIFFICULT TO READ,
SEE PHOTO). IF YOU VALUE GENUINE RARITY IN
TOBACCIANA YOU WILL LOVE THIS. IT WAS USED TO
MARK AN INDIVIDUALS PRIVATE OR PREFERRED STOCK AT
THE TOBACCONIST SHOP. THE GENTLEMAN WOULD SEND
HIS MAN SERVANT AND THERE WOULD BE NO CONFUSION IN
THE PURCHASE. USED IN ENGLISH TOBACCO SHOP DURING
VICTORIAN ERA, CIRCA 1850-1900. EXCELLENT,
ORIGINAL CONDITION. $95.00
AK 11329 GENTLEMAN'S POCKET CIGAR CARING CASE,
TWO PIECE, 4 COMPARTMENTS. HOLDS STANDARD SIZE
CIGARS. MARKED "ROY TALLENT" ON ONE SIDE AND
"GENUINE HIDE - MADE IN ENGLAND" ON THE OTHER.
HIGH QUALITY WITH FINE STITCHING. EXCELLENT 100%
ORIGINAL CONDITION. $55.00 Sale $45.00
AK 11258 VINTAGE LEATHER CIGAR CASE, 2 3/8" X 5 1/4" X 7/8" THICK.
UNMARKED. EXCELLENT, POSSIBLY UNUSED CONDITION. $40.00
AK 22130 VINTAGE SNAKE SKIN CIGAR CASE, 2 PIECE, 6" LONG,
HOLDS 3 CIGARS. MULTI TONE BROWN SKIN, BROWN
LEATHER INSIDE. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $75.00
AK 30374 LADIES SHOE, SOLID BRASS CIGAR CUTTER, 4 1/2"
LONG, 2 1/2" TALL. FANCY HEAVILY EMBOSSED SURFACE WITH
BUCKLE. INTERESTING, UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY TOBACCO
MEMORABILIA ITEM. EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. $185.00
AK 22578 VINTAGE CIGAR CUTTER, TABLE MODEL, HEAVY SOLID
EMBOSSED BRASS BASE, 1 3/4" WIDE, 3 1/2" DEEP, 2"
TALL. HINGED, SPRING LOADED MECHANISM. 100%
BRASS BODY, PROBABLY SILVER PLATED WITH TRACES
REMAINING. INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY CIGAR OR
TOBACCO COLLECTIBLE. VERY PLEASING ORIGINAL
CONDITION. $145.00
AK 27195 EMBASSY CIGAR CUTTER, SPRING LOADED MECHANICAL
DEVICE WITH ADVERTISING FOR EMBASSY CIGARS ON ONE
SIDE, 1" X 2" X 1/4". ALL STEEL, VERY WELL MADE,
CIRCA PRE WWII. $75.00
AK 22361 VINTAGE IVORY CHAMPAIGN BOTTLE CIGAR
CUTTER FOB. GILT BRASS FITTINGS, STEEL CUTTER,
IVORY BODY, 2 1/2" LONG. VERY NICE QUALITY PIECE.
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION EXCEPT ONE TINY
HAIRLINE CRACK 1/4" LONG WHICH DOES NOT DETRACT.
VERY RARE ITEM. $225.00 Sale $185.00
AK 21787 CIGAR CUTTER, HIGHLY DECORATED SOLID
BRASS BODY RESEMBLING A LADY'S HANDBAG, SCISSORS TYPE
DOUBLE BLADE MECHANISM RETRACTS INTO THE BODY,
LANYARD LOOP. VERY HIGH QUALITY PIECE, NO MAKERS MARK.
MID TO LATE 19TH CENTURY VINTAGE. SUPERB ORIGINAL
CONDITION. $275.00
AK 30621 CIGAR CUTTER, SOLID BRASS SHIPS WHEEL, 5" TALL,
3" DIAMETER BASE. ENGRAVED "ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD" IN
BOLD LETTERS ON BASE. UNDERSIDE ENGRAVED "TO REGGIE
FROM JOE". ATTRACTIVE PATINA, EXCELLENT, WORKING
CONDITION. NICE PIECE OF TOBACCO MEMORABILIA. $145.00
AK 27526 CIGAR CUTTER, STERLING SILVER, MARKED 925
INDICATING CONTINENTAL EUROPE ORIGIN. MAKERS MARK
"H.C.F.". LANYARD RING HOLDER, PLAIN SILVER HANDLES.
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $58.00
AK 6544 VINTAGE ENGRAVED STERLING CIGAR CUTTER - 1902
DEEPLY ENGRAVED SLIDING TYPE CIGAR CUTTER, 2 1/16"
CLOSED, EXTENDS TO 2 1/2" AND 1" WIDE. MARKED "PAT.
DEC. 9.02" AND "STERLING . R.S.". SLIGHTLY TARNISHED
TO A LOVELY PATINA. A VERY ATTRACTIVE GENTLEMEN'S
ACCESSORY. $175.00
AK 11732 Havana Five Cigar Tin Display, East Prospect
Cigar Co., East Prospect, PA.; Approximately
4" square, 1" to 3" high, irregular shape.
Advertises "HAVANA FIVES 5c CIGARS".
Excellent condition, circa 1920's. Made by
Liberty Can Co. Lancaster PA. $55.00 Sale $45.00
AK 30554 CIGAR HUMIDOR, ENGLISH OAK CASK, 7" WIDE,
ABOUT 5 1/2" TALL. BRASS FURNITURE, NICELY MADE, EXCELLENT,
ORIGINAL CONDITION. CIRCA 1920'S. $85.00
AK 30419 NUGGET CIGAR BOX OPENER. NICKEL
PLATED STEEL, 4 1/2" LONG. BOTH SIDES MARKED "NUGGET BEST
10 CENT CIGAR MADE GEO P MADDEN NORWICH, CONN".
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. $65.00
AK 11286 CIGAR CARDBOARD ADVERTISING SIGN, "SMOKE
DON ALEXIS CIGARS", 7" OVAL WITH EASEL BACK AND
STRING HANGER. BROWN WITH SILVER EMBOSSED
LETTERING. REVERSE MARKED WITH MAKER, TUTILLS,
LTD, MANCHESTER ENGLAND. EXCELLENT 100% EXC.,
ORIGINAL CONDITION, 1930'S VINTAGE. $27.00
AK 9177 Cardboard Diecut easel backed stand-up counter
cigar sign. "Golden's Blue Ribbon Cigarillo", 10" x11",
blue and white. Excellent condition, Circa 1930's. $27.00
AK 8119 EPCO - GIANTS, Cigar sign, 22" x 7 1/2", paper,
bright vivid colors. Advertises their "5c Cigar". Good graphics, superb
condition, circa 1920's. $35.00
AK 26683 LA INVICTA JAMAICA CIGAR SIGN. HEAVY CARDBOARD,
8" X 10". FULL COLOR, EASEL BACK STAND, ATTRACTIVE
TOBACCIANA MEMORABILIA PIECE. VERY GOOD ORIGINAL
CONDITION, CIRCA 1950. $55.00
AK 21111 MISSING MISS CIGAR TIN ADVERTISING SIGN.
SELF FRAMED IMAGE OF A YOUNG LADY, 14" X 14" WITH
CIRCULAR FULL COLOR IMAGE MARKED "VIOLA"
COPYRIGHT 1908 BY THE MEEK COMPANY, TONY BENNAUER,
MFR. MENDOTA, ILL. Artist - EYER. A GORGEOUS PIECE IN
EXCELLENT 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION. $1250.00
(Email for more photos if interested)
AK 24247 WHITE LABEL CIGAR EMBOSSED TIN ADVERTISING SIGN,
10" TALL, 13 3/4" WIDE. STUNNING FULL COLOR
IMAGE, MARKED "SENTENNE & GREEN, NEW YORK USA WOLF
& CO SELLING AGENTS" ON BOTTOM EDGE. HANGING
CHAIN AT TOP. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, ORIGINAL
CONDITION. MADE BETWEEN 1890 & 1920. A KILLER
PIECE. $595.00
AK 27331 VINTAGE CIGAR LIGHTER - MATCH HOLDER STRIKER.
BRASS FIGURE OF A TOUGH LOOKING BLOKE, 8" OVERALL
HEIGHT. ORIGINALLY MADE TO HAVE GAS LINE ATTACHED
AND MOUNTED ON BAR IN PUB OR TOBACCO SHOP. ALSO
HELD WOODEN MATCHES AS A BACK UP WHEN THE GAS WAS
"OUT". CIRCA MID TO LATE 19TH CENTURY. A GREAT
VICTORIAN PIECE OF TOBACCO MEMORABILIA. EXCELLENT
CONDITION, SCARCE AND UNUSUAL PIECE. $350.00
AK 10148 CALVERLEY CIGARETTE, BACON BROS. CAMBRIDGE,
EST. 1805., EMPTY 10 PACK, 1 7/8" X 3" X 5/8" THICK. PROBABLY A
SAMPLE OR INCLUDED IN A GIFT PACK TO ENGLISH SAILORS
BEFORE CIGARETTES BECAME POLITICALLY INCORRECT.
EXCELLENT CONDITION. $10.00
AK 8371 BLACK CIGARROS 10 PACK, EMPTY, 1 1/2" WIDE, 2 5/8"
TALL, 5/8" THICK. GREAT GRAPHIC NEGRO IMAGE,
EXCELLENT CONDITION. CIRCA 1900. $15.00
AK 10146 VINTAGE "PICCADILLY JUNIORS", EMPTY 10 CIGARETTE
PACK, 1 3/4" X 3" X 5/8" THICK. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $12.00
AK 21894 PLAYERS NAVY CUT CIGARETTE 10 PACK, EMPTY,
NICE GRAPHIC NAVAL IMAGE. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $12.00
AK 10142 VINTAGE 10 PACK, PLAYERS NAVY CUT CIGARETTES,
1 3/4" X 3" X 7/8" THICK. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $8.00
AK 10150 VINTAGE PLAYERS "WEIGHTS" EMPTY 10 CIGARETTE
PACK, 1 5/8" X 2 3/4" X 5/8" THICK. VERY GOOD CONDITION. $10.00
AK 10149 VINTAGE "SENIOR SERVICE" EMPTY 10 CIGARETTE PACK,
1 3/4" X 3" X 3/4" THICK. NICE GRAPHIC LABEL WITH SHIP AND ANCHOR.
VERY GOOD CONDITION. $10.00
AK 10144 VINTAGE CHURCHMAN'S "TENNER" EMPTY 10 CIGARETTE
PACK, 1 3/4" X 3" X 5/8" THICK. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $10.00
AK 10145 LAMBERT & BUTTLER'S "WAVERLEY MEDIUM"
CIGARETTE PACKET. EMPTY 2 PIECE 10 PACK, 1 1/2" X 2 5/8" X 5/8"
THICK. LABEL MARKED "IMPERIAL TOBACCO CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND". GRAPHIC LABEL IN VERY GOOD, BRIGHT CONDITION.
PROBABLY GIVEN TO SAILORS/SOLDIERS IN A ROYAL GIFT PACKAGE
DURING THE WAR. $12.00
AK 10140 "WILD WOODBINE" CIGARETTES, W.D&H.0.WILLS,
BRISTOL & LONDON, IMPERIAL TOBACCO CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND. EMPTY, 10 CIGARETTE PACK, 1 1/2" WIDE, 2 5/8"
TALL, 5/8" THICK. ATTRACTIVE, EXCELLENT CONDITION. $12.00
AK 10151 W.D&H.0.WILLS, BRISTOL & LONDON, IMPERIAL TOBACCO
CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPTY, "GOLD FLAKE HONEY
DEW", 10 CIGARETTE PACK, 1 1/2" WIDE, 2 5/8" TALL, 5/8" THICK. VERY
GOOD CONDITION, SOME OLD WRITING ON THE COVER. PROBABLY
GIVEN TO SAILORS/SOLDIERS IN A ROYAL GIFT PACKAGE DURING THE
WAR. $12.00
AK 30376 CIGARETTE CASE, SOLID BRASS,NICKEL PLATED. NICELY
EMBOSSED IMAGE, HORSE AND HORSE SHOE. ALSO ENGRAVED WITH
STYLIZED INITIALS AND 25 X 35. VERY NICE, PRE WWII VINTAGE. $175.00
AK 20902 VINTAGE PLAYERS NAVY COPPER TRAY
PLAYER'S TOBACCO COMPANY LTD. NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND,
ADVERTISING ASH TRAY PROMOTING NAVY MIXTURE
TOBACCO. SOLID COPPER EMBOSSED WITH AN ATTRACTIVE
IMAGE OF A SAILOR WITH SHIPS IN THE BACKGROUND
SURROUNDED BY A LIFE RING. EXCELLENT CONDITION.
A GREAT ENGLISH PUB COLLECTIBLE, PROBABLY PRE-WWII
VINTAGE, POSSIBLY MUCH OLDER. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE
LID OF A CAN GIVEN TO BRITISH SAILORS AT THE TIME
OF THE BOAR WAR. $68.00
AK 24171 VINTAGE PLAYERS TOBACCO GIFT SET, PEWTER
TANKARD MARKED "ENGLISH PEWTER MADE IN
SHEFFIELD", 4" TALL, 3 1/2" DIAMETER AT BASE,
GLASS BOTTOM. CONTAINS UNOPENED SEALED TIN OF
PLAYERS NAVY CUT CIGARETTES WITH ALL AROUND
PAPER LABEL. PERFECT CONDITION IN ITS
ORIGINAL TWO PIECE CARDBOARD BOX WITH LABELS.
PROBABLY MADE DURING WWII. VERY RARE PIECE OF
TOBACCIANA. $100.00
AK 26246 VINTAGE PLAYERS SMOKING TOBACCO SHOWCARD,
8" X 14", REG. #154,XXX INDICATING CIRCA 1890. BRIGHT
COLOR, SUPERB GRAPHICS, EXCELLENT CONDITION. $38.00
AK 10205 PLAYERS TOBACCO CO. BLOTTER ADVERTISING
PLAYERS WEIGHTS CIGARETTES, 10 FOR 4 PENNIES, 3 3/4" X 8"
WITH FULL COLOR IMAGE CIRCA 1920. VERY NICE 100%
ORIGINAL CONDITION. WONDERFUL EARLY ADVERTISING
PIECE. $55.00
AK 27571 SQUADRON LEADER CURLY CUT TOBACCO DISPLAY
BOX, CARDBOARD DIECUT, 5" X 8" X 2 1/4". MADE TO SIT
ON COUNTER IN TOBACCO SHOP. PRE WWII VINTAGE.
FULL COLOR, GREAT BI-PLANE IMAGE, EXCELLENT
CONDITION. $95.00
AK 30225 CIGAR HUMIDOR, ENGLISH OAK AND SOLID BRASS.
HIGHLY DETAILED, MADE IN THE FORM OF A COAL SCUTTLE,
5 1/4" WIDE, 6 1/4" DEEP, 6" TALL. CIGAR TIP CUTTER ON BACK
IN FORM OF THE COAL SHOVEL. SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION
WITH GREAT PATINA. $385.00
AK 22387 VINTAGE "MORELANDS SAFETY MATCHES",
CARDBOARD ADVERTISING SIGN, 7" X 9 1/2" WITH
EASEL BACK AND RIBBON HANGER. MULTICOLOR,
PROMOTES MORELAND & SONS LTD., GLOUCESTER,
SAFETY MATCHES. CIRCA PRE W.W.II. GREAT
ADDITION TO A TOBACCO OR MATCH STRIKER -
VESTA COLLECTION. $55.00
AK 21752 VINTAGE SWAN VESTA ADVERTISING CHANGE TRAY,
6" BY 6", 2" DEEP. "THE SMOKERS MATCH", BRITISH BADE BY
BRYANT & MAYS. EXCELLENT CONDITION, POSSIBLY
UNUSED. IN MY OPINION, AS GOOD AS THEY GET.
CIRCA 1900-1920. $125.00
AK 12097 GREAT OLD SAMBO TOBACCO PACKET - L. HIRST & SON,
WATERLOO HOUSE, CROWN STREET LEEDS ENGLAND, GREAT
NORTHERN TOBACCO CO. LTD. PAPER ENVELOPE MADE TO
HOLD HALF OUNCE OF TOBACCO. GREAT FULL COLOR IMAGE
OF A BLACK PIPE SMOKER. EXCELLENT 100% ORIGINAL
CONDITION. $25.00
AK 27062 ARTS & CRAFTS PIPE RACK, REPOUSSE BRASS OVER SOLID
ENGLISH OAK 9" WIDE, 7 1/2" TALL, HOLDS FOUR PIPES.
ATTRACTIVE IMAGE OF FARMERS HARVESTING GRAIN,
"WILD OATS MAKE A BAD AUTUMN CROP" EMBOSSED
ACROSS THE TOP. ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS ITEMS WITH
QUOTES DISPLAYED ARE SCARCE AND VERY COLLECTIBLE. $165.00
AK 30998 ARTS &CRAFTS ENGLISH OAK PIPE RACK. PEWTER, 4 1/2"
DIAMETER PLAQUE WITH A NICELY DETAILED, 18TH CENTURY SAILING
SHIP. HOLDS 6 PIPES, 6" TALL, 10" WIDE. MEANT TO SIT ON A DESK OR
TABLE. NICELY FIGURED WOOD, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA
1900-1920. $48.00
AK 27520 ENGLISH OAK ARTS & CRAFTS PIPE STAND OR RACK,
13" WIDE, 9 TALL, HOLDS 7 PIPES. COPPER ART NOUVEAU
REPOUSSE DECOR SHIELD AT TOP. VERY ATTRACTIVE,
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. CIRCA 1900. NICE
ADDITION TO A MISSION, STICKLEY OFFICE OR DEN. $85.00
AK 27468 PUNCH THE CLOWN CAST SOLID BRASS FIGURE
IN THE FORM OF A PIPE REST. HIGHLY DETAILED. EXCELLENT,
ORIGINAL CONDITION. VICTORIAN ERA, CIRCA LATE 1800's,
3" X 5" X 1 1/4". $58.00
AK 30571 PIPE REST, HEAVY BRASS DISH WITH SMILING FACE
IMAGE, 4" DIAMETER. SCARCE AND UNUSUAL TOBACCO
MEMORABILIA PIECE, CIRCA 1900 OR EARLIER. $28.00
AK 22247 VINTAGE BRASS PIG PIPE REST OR TRAY, 2 1/2" X 5".
NICE PATINA, PROBABLY 1890-1920 VINTAGE. EXCELLENT,
ORIGINAL CONDITION. $35.00
AK 8729 Granger, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., Velvet Pipe & Cigarette
Tobacco; Cardboard store display advertisement. 13" x 18 1/2", bright,
colorful, eye-catching poster. Suitable for framing. Clean crisp condition,
circa 1950's. was $15.00 SALE $10.00 (has been damaged)
AK 8730 Velvet Pipe & Cigarette Tobacco; Cardboard store display
ad by Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. 12 3/4" x 18", colorful,
eye-catching poster. Would be a great addition to a tobacco can
display. Suitable for framing. Bright crisp excellent condition, circa
1950's. $15.00
AK 24046 CAVENDISH TOBACCO CUTTER, CAST IRON, STEEL
BLADE, WOOD BASE. HANDLE MARKED "PATENT
CAVENDISH CUTTER" ON ONE SIDE AND "H. DURANDU
LIVERPOOL" ON THE OTHER. ABOUT 13" LONG.
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SHARP CLEAR
MARKINGS. PROBABLY PRE 1900 VINTAGE. $135.00
AK 28442 POKER WORK ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD PIPE RACK, 13" WIDE,
8" TALL. DAISY FLOWERS, LEAF AND VINE DECOR. CIRCA 1900,
VERY ATTRACTIVE. $85.00
AK 22669 VINTAGE WILLS TOBACCO ENGLISH PUB MENU
STAND, EMBOSSED TIN, DOUBLE SIDED, 2 1/2" TALL, 3" WIDE,
SPRING LOADED. CAMEO WITH TWO GENTLEMEN IN TOP HATS.
INCLUDES AN ORIGINAL, COLORFUL, UNUSED MENU WITH GOLD
ADVERTISING MESSAGE ON BOTH SIDES. EXCELLENT, 100%
FLAKE ORIGINAL CONDITION, CIRCA 1910-1930. $75.00
AK 8695 Rod and Gun, Smoking Tobacco, Cardboard empty box.
Nice Hunting - Fishing graphics, mint condition. $12.00
AK 11312 VINTAGE "OLD TOM" BLACK TOBACCO SIGN
OLD TOM TWIST, BLACK OR BROWN, PIPE TOBACCO
ROBERT SINCLAIR CO., CARDBOARD DIECUT EASEL BACK
COUNTER SIGN, 9 1/2" WIDE, 14 1/2" TALL. GORGEOUS
FULL COLOR. MINT CONDITION LATE VICTORIAN
ADVERTISING SIGN, 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION. $275.00
AK 24078 REDFORD'S RED SHAG TOBACCO CARDBOARD
ADVERTISING SIGN, 9" X 3", STRING HANGER WITH
BRASS GROMMETS. EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA
1900-1910. $25.00
AK 10217 REDFORD’S TOBACCO CO, CLERKENWELL, LONDON.
PAPER POSTER, 25" X 20", BRIGHT COLORFUL TOBACCO PLANTATION
SCENE, ENGLISHMAN DISCUSSING BUSINESS WITH BLACK OVERSEER,
TOBACCO LEAF BORDER. $285.00
P 20918 VINTAGE CAPSTAN 3-D TIN SIGN
CAPSTAN TOBACCO TIN ADVERTISING SIGN, 3
DIMENSIONAL CUT AWAY DESIGN, 7 1/4" X 10".
EASEL BACK, MAKE IN ENGLAND BY BUNGNER &
HASELER, BIRMINGHAM. GOOD CONDITION. $85.00
AK 20330 SNUFF BOX, 3" OVAL, 1" THICK. HINGED TOP LID,
EMBOSSED BIRD AND FLORAL DECOR. HIGHLY DETAILED,
NICELY MADE, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY. EXCELLENT
CONDITION. $95.00
AK 10890 PEWTER SNUFF BOX, G. SMITH & SONS, CARDINAL
BLEND SNUFFS, 74 CHARING CROSS ROAD LONDON, CORNISH
PEWTER, MADE IN ENGLAND, L1461. HINGED LID
DEPICTS HUNTER AND DOG IN FIELD, 2 1/2" X 1 3/4" X
1/2". EXCELLENT CONDITION. $275.00
AK 23143 VINTAGE RECKITT BRASSO ADVERTISING POCKET SNUFF
BOX. ROUND METAL BOX, HINGED SPRING LOADED COVER, 3"
DIAMETER. EMBOSSED "WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF RECKITT
& SONS LTD., MAKERS OF BRASSO". EXCELLENT CONDITION. $85.00
AK 22229 VINTAGE SNUFF BOX, ENGLISH SHOE, HAMMERED
COPPER AND BRASS, HINGED TOP. BEAUTIFULLY
MADE, HIGH QUALITY PIECE, CIRCA MID 1800'S. $95.00
P 23571 "WILSON'S SNUFFS" PRESSED TIN ADVERTISING SIGN
IN THE FORM A PERPETUAL CALENDAR, 7" X 11",
FULL COLOR. PICTURES TWO DIFFERENT SNUFF
TINS. MOVEABLE MAGNETIC MARKER TO INDICATE
THE DATE. REVERSE MARKED "TO CLEAN WIPE
LIGHTLY WITH MOIST LEATHER". PRE WWII
VINTAGE, VERY GOOD CONDITION. $85.00
AK 27704 CUCKOO SNUFF TIN, SAMUEL GAWITH, KENDAL ENGLAND;
2 PIECE, 2" DIAMETER TIN WITH ILLUSTRATION OF BIRD
ON TOP LABEL. VERY GOOD CONDITION. $28.00
AK 27911 SAM'S OWN MEDICATED SNUFF TIN. SAMUEL GAWITH,
KENDAL ENGLAND. OVAL SHAPE 2", 2 PIECE TIN IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION. $14.00
AK 26206 HAND SPITTOON OR CUSPIDOR, FRENCH ENAMELWARE,
4 1/2" DIAMETER, HINGED TOP LID, PLAIN BLUE GRAY ENAMEL.
EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA 1890-1920. $48.00
AK 22311 VINTAGE BRASS TOBACCO JAR, 3 1/4" SQUARE, 5"
TALL INCLUDING LID. VERY THICK HEAVY PIECE
WITH ATTRACTIVE EMBOSSED FLOWER AND SCROLL
DESIGN DECORATION. HEAVY 1/4" THICK LEAD
INSERT WITH BRASS HANDLE MADE TO PRESS DOWN ON
THE TOBACCO (TRY MARKETING THIS TODAY). A
SUPERB CONDITION, 195H CENTURY TOBACCO
COLLECTIBLE. $225.00
AK 22610 VINTAGE TADDY & CO. TOBACCO JAR, 4" DIAMETER,
5 1/2" TALL, REMOVABLE LID, TRANSFER LABEL
"TADDY & CO. SNUFF & TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS 45
MINORITIES, LONDON E ESTABLISHED 150 YEARS".
ATTRACTIVE DARK BLUE COLOR. SUPERB ORIGINAL
CONDITION EXCEPT ONE HALF INCH CHIP OUT OF
BOTTOM. NOT VISIBLE UNLESS TURNED UPSIDE
DOWN. $195.00
AK 21615 VINTAGE TOBACCO PLUG CUTTER, 3/4" DIAMETER,
3 1/4" LONG CYLINDER, SCREW DRIVEN ROTARY CUTTER AT TOP. SOLID
BRASS EXCEPT CUTTING BLADE. STAMPED ESCO ON END. 1820-1840 VINTAGE.
EXCELLENT, 100% ORIGINAL EARLY TOBACCO COLLECTIBLE. $95.00
AK 21614 VINTAGE TOBACCO PLUG CUTTER, 1" DIAMETER, 3 1/2" LONG
CYLINDER. SCREW DRIVEN ROTARY CUTTER AT TOP, ALL SOLID BRASS EXCEPT
CUTTING BLADE. 1820-1840 VINTAGE. EXCELLENT, 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION.
A GREAT EARLY TOBACCO COLLECTIBLE. $85.00
AK 30261 WWII VINTAGE "AFRIKANDER" SMOKING MIXTURE
TOBACCO TIN. C.W & CO., LTD., LONDON, GRAPHIC TIN, 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
X 1" THICK. $35.00
AK 30277 PRE WWII VINTAGE "BISHOP'S MOVE TOBACCO" TIN,
C W & CO. CHESS GAME IMAGE ON LID, 3 1/4" X 2 1/4" X APPROXIMATELY
1" THICK. $25.00
AK 30558 BULWARK CUT PLUG TOBACCO TIN, 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 1".
GREAT NAUTICAL IMAGE ON HINGED TOP LID. EXCELLENT
CONDITION. $38.00
AK 10366 VINTAGE ENGLISH TOBACCO TIN CAPSTAN NAVY CUT
POCKET SIZE ENGLISH W.W.II VINTAGE TWO PIECE TOBACCO
TIN IS 3 3/4" X 2 1/4" X 7/8" DEEP WITH REMOVABLE
LID. THE TOBACCO MUST HAVE BEEN STILL MOIST WHEN
PACKAGED BECAUSE THERE IS AN AIR HOLE ON EACH END
AND FRONT OF LID SAYS "SOLD SUBJECT TO LOSS BY
EVAPORATION". THIS TOBACCO WAS MADE BY W. D. & H.
O. WILLS, BRISTOL & LONDON. VERY GOOD CONDITION
WITH MINOR SURFACE SCRAPES. $12.00
AK 27866 CUT PLUG TOBACCO TIN, NO. 10, ROUND, FULL COLOR
IMAGE OF A BULL PICTURED ON TOP LID, 3" DIAMETER.
CIRCA 1920, VERY ATTRACTIVE. $85.00
AK 30278 PRE WWII VINTAGE "DILL'S BEST" SMOKING TOBACCO TIN,
J.G. DILL CO., RICHMOND, VA., U.S.A; GRAPHIC SLICED CUT PLUG TIN,
3 3/4" X 2 1/4" X 5/8" THICK. $25.00
AK 27572 "GALLAHER'S RICH DARK HONEYDEW" DUAL PURPOSE
ONE PIECE HINGED TOBACCO TIN, 3 1/4" X 2 1/4" X 3/4" DEEP. ATTRACTIVE
IMAGE ON TOP COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "SHERLOCK HOLMES"
TIN. IN THE FOREGROUND ARE TWO VICTORIAN PERIOD ENGLISH
GENTLEMEN, HOLMES & WATSON?, THE HOUSEKEEPER (Mrs. Hudson) HAS
ENTERED WITH A TRAY AND THROUGH THE ARCHWAY YOU SEE INTO THE
GAME ROOM ANOTHER MAN PLAYING BILLIARDS. THIS IMAGE WAS
REGISTERED IN 1888. TIN HAS A MATCH STRIKER ON THE BOTTOM. A
SCARCE AND DESIRABLE TURN OF THE CENTURY TIN. $75.00
AK 28377 GALLAHER TOBACCO TIN, SHERLOCK HOLMES PARLOR
SCENE WITH BILLIARDS OR POOL PLAYING IN BACKGROUND. GORGEOUS
HIGHLY DETAILED IMAGES ON BOTH THE TOP AND UNDER LID. SCARCE
LARGE SIZE, 6 1/2" X 3 3/4" X 1 3/4", IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. $195.00
AK 10521 VINTAGE ENGLISH TOBACCO TIN TALISMAN
GALLAHER LIMITED BELFAST & LONDON, ONE OUNCE, 3
3/4" DIAMETER ROUND TOBACCO TIN. GALLAHER'S
TALISMAN FLAKE "AND HE TOOK WITH HIM THE TALISMAN"
NEXT TO THE IMAGE OF A CRUSADER ON HORSEBACK.
WELL USED, TIN WITH MUCH GOLD PAINT FLAKING, TOP
IMAGE IS FINE. $15.00
AK 30260 PRE WWII VINTAGE THE "GREYS" TOBACCO TIN;
MAJOR DRAPKIN & CO., LONDON, SILK CUT VIRGINIA, 5 1/2" X 3" X
1 1/8" THICK. $35.00
AK 10522 VINTAGE LLOYDS' "BONDMAN RICH DARK VIRGINIA"
TOBACCO TIN. TWO PIECE TIN WITH LIFT OFF LID. HELD ONE
OUNCE. CIRCA 1940'S-1950'S. VERY GOOD CONDITION. $12.00
AK 30279 WWII VINTAGE "LOG CABIN" GRAPHIC TOBACCO TIN,
W.D.&H.O. WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD., SYDNEY. SETTLER IMAGE ON TOP
LID, 3 1/4" X 2" X 7/8" THICK. $35.00
AK 30259 VINTAGE MICK McQUAID TOBACCO CAN;
P. J. CARROL & CO. LTD. CUT PLUG TOBACCO CAN, 2 OUNCES, 3
1/4" X 2" X 7/8" THICK. WONDERFUL FULL COLOR GRAPHICS ON
THIS PRE WWII ENGLISH TOBACCO TIN. VERY NICE ORIGINAL
CONDITION. $45.00
AK 8252 JOHN PLAYER & SONS; "COUNTRY LIFE" TOBACCO TIN.
HINGED TOP, 4 1/4" X 3 1/4" X 7/8". PICTURES A HUNTING PARTY WITH
HORSE AND DOGS. WONDERFUL GRAPHICS. This one is Great!!!! $195.00
AK 8248 Players, Tobacco tin, Navy Cut Cigarettes, 3" x 4" x 1 1/2" high.
Graphic on the inside as well. $85.00
AK 28064 ELEPHANT TIN CASKET, 9" X 5 1/2", ABOUT 3" HIGH
ON FOUR LEGS. DOMES HINGED TOP LID, MULTIPLE ELEPHANT IMAGES
ON ALL SIDES AND TOP. INTERESTING, ATTRACTIVE, INSIDE MARKED
PLAYERS NAVY CUT. EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. $58.00
AK 8302 JOHN PLAYERS & SONS, CASTLE TOBACCO FACTORY,
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND
ROUND TIN 3" TALL, 2 1/2" DIAMETER, WRAP AROUND PAPER
LABEL, EMBOSSED LID. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL CONDITION.
ABOUT AS NICE AS CAN BE FOUND. A GREAT TOBACCO
COLLECTIBLE IN SUPERB 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION. $65.00
AK 21673 VINTAGE OGDEN'S REDBREAST TOBACCO TIN
1 POUND SIZE, APPROXIMATELY 6 1/2" X 4 3/4" X 1 1/4"
THICK. LOVELY, BRIGHT, GRAPHIC LITHO LABEL ON
TOP PICTURES A RED BREASTED BIRD WITH SNOWY
WINTER BACKGROUND. SAME IMAGE ON INSIDE OF
COVER. AIR HOLES ON BOTH ENDS FOR
VENTILATION. PRE WWII VINTAGE, VERY GOOD
CONDITION. $85.00
AK 10137 SAMUEL GAWITH - KENDAL BROWN - TOBACCO CAN
"SAM'S OWN MIXTURE", SAMUEL GAWITH & CO., LTD. THE KENDAL
BROWN HOUSE, ESTABLISHED 1792. FLAT, HINGED TOBACCO CAN,
3 1/4" X 4 1/4" X 1" THINK. OUTSTANDING CONDITION. PLEASING
GRAPHICS. SUPERB VINTAGE ENGLISH TOBACCO TIN. $75.00
AK 28358 SAMUEL GAWITH & CO., LTD, KENDAL ENGLAND, TOBACCO
MANUFACTURES SINCE 1792, "SQUADRON LEADER" "MIXTURE" TOBACCO
TIN, 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 1" THICK. MULTICOLOR LITHO WITH WONDERFUL
GRAPHICS, W.W.I BI-PLANE ILLUSTRATED. A GORGEOUS TIN IN SUPERB,
100% ORIGINAL CONDITION. $145.00
AK 30280 W.D.&H.O. WILLS, "THE THREE CASTLES CIGARETTES",
BRISTOL & LONDON; PRE WWII VINTAGE TOBACCO TIN, 5 3/8" X 3" X 1 1/4"
THICK. $35.00
AK 10520 BELL'S, THREE NUNS, EMPIRE BLEND, TOBACCO TIN. TWO PIECE,
2 3/4" DIAMETER, 1" THICK. MARKED "TO OPEN - INSERT COIN UNDER LIND
AND TWIST". CIRCA 1940'S - 1950'S, EXCELLENT CONDITION, EMPTY. $12.00
AK 22564 VINTAGE UNION LEADER POCKET TOBACCO TIN, "REDI
CUT". PICTURES UNCLE SAM, MATCH STRIKING SURFACE
ON BOTTOM. GOOD SOUND ORIGINAL CONDITION. $85.00
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