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| | | | The pictures below shows larger top and bottom views of this Colorful Old Spaulding & Merrick Charm of The West Chewing Tobacco Advertising Printed Tin Metal Box. The tin box has a hinged cover or lid. It is not dated but it is believed to be from the late 1800s or early 1900s. The top has an image of a well dressed woman in a gown with a horse and a dog, surrounded by geometric designs. The back or bottom has an image of a shabby older man and a barefoot boy. It is imprinted in gold and black. It is marked as follows: CHARM OF THE WEST
SPAULDING & MERRICK
CHICAGO ARE YOU CHEWING TOBACCO SIR?
I SAID NEVER! I TAKE THAT BACK, MEANT HARDLY EVER AT THE BEST. BUT SOMETIMES I DO TAKE A CHEW OF SPAULDING & MERRICKS “CHARM OF THE WEST”. NOTICE: THE MANUFACTURERS OF THIS TOBACCO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW. EVERY PERSON IS CAUTIONED UNDER PENALTIES OF LAW NOT TO USE THIS PACKAGE FOR TOBACCO AGAIN. The old metal chewing tobacco tin measures about 3-5/8'' x 2-5/16'' x 9/16''. It appears to be in fair used condition with some wear, and print flaking as pictured. |
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