| The pictures below show larger top, inside, and bottom views of this Colorful Old Robert Burns Little Bobbie Cigar Advertising Printed Tin Metal Cigar Box. The tin box has a hinged lid or cover. It is not dated but it is believed to be from the early 1900s. The top and inside picture a young man in a suit with, a frame wreath, ribbons, and flowers. It is marked as follows: LITTLE BOBBIE
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
MADE BY MANUFACTURERS OF THE ROBT. BURNS CIGAR
GENERAL CIGAR CO., INC.
NEW YORK LITTLE BOBBIE
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
MADE BY MANUFACTURERS OF THE ROBT. BURNS CIGAR
GENERAL CIGAR CO., INC.
NEW YORK THE CIGARS HERE IN CONTAINED WERE MANUFACTURED TO RETAIL AT MORE THAN 5c EACK AND NOT MORE THAN 8c EACH AND ARE SO TAX PAID. FACTORY NO. 160, 12th DIST., PA. The old metal cigar tin measures about 4-5/8'' x 3-1/8'' x 1''. It appears to be in fair used condition with indents wear, and bends, as pictured. |
