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Scarce 1910s
Scarce 1910s
Scarce 1910s
Scarce 1910s
Scarce 1910s

Scarce 1910s "Union Leader" litho canister tobacco tin in fair condition

$ 63.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Featured Refinements: Pocket Tobacco Tin
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: This scarce 1910s "Union Leader" litho canister tobacco tin is in fair condition with no rust, a couple of small dents and some minor age related paint scratches and chips.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This scarce 1910s "Union Leader" litho canister tobacco tin, measuring 6 1/2" x 4 7/8", is in fair condition with no rust, a couple of small dents and some minor age related paint scratches and chips.  This very attractive reddish orange tin with gold lettering features a bald eagle with spread wings, perched atop a package of "Union Leader" cut plug tobacco.  The tobacco was manufactured by the P. Lorillard Tobacco Company,
    Jersey City, NJ in Factory 10, 5th District, NJ.
    Jersey City, NJ in Factory 10, 5th District, NJ.  Pierre Lorillard started the "Union Leader" brand in the early 1800s.
    It became the leading cut plug brand by the turn of the Century.  American Tobacco Company acquired the brand in 1890.