Am considering starting hobby of tobacco tins if I can at least find
one I recall from childhood. I recall a yellow tan color with likeness
of radio and movie actor from 1930's named Gene Hersholt. Tin may have
been called "Country Doctor". How do I find a dealer or collector who
can advise me how to go about finding this or other tins I might want
to find in the future. Are there clubs I can contact if not dealers?? |
Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
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16 Nov 2003 11:46 PST
Hi bob2735!
Is this the tobacco tin you had in mind?
http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/house-of-windsor/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=4878
Thanks,
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
bob2735-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 17:35 PST
Not exactly as I recall, but after 60 years I could be off somewhat. I
seem to recall a tin that was wider than tall, maybe 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
or 3". Color certainly looks right and the name. Is this an original
{antique} tin being offered or is it a copy? Will buy if antique.
Second part of request was about finding a reputable dealer, or a
group {club??}. Do you have any ideas along those lines?
Thanks for your help Bobbie
Bob C.
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 20:00 PST
Dear Bob,
The image I showed you previously is a current tobacco container from
the House of Windsor. I still haven?t been able to find a vintage
"Country Doctor" tobacco tin in the dimensions you mentioned.
In any case I highly recommend that you read the following article by
Mike Reilly titled ?COLLECTING TOBACCO TINS?. Perhaps you could get in
touch with him as he seems to know a lot about this hobby. His contact
information is provided at the end of the article.
Read the article here:
http://www.thegavel.net/Maytin1.html
You can get an idea of the prices of tobacco tins at Ruby Lane. There
are currently 96 vintage tobacco tins for sale. Click on each picture
to enlarge.
http://search.rubylane.com/search/?pricerange=&db=&since=&ss=tobacco+tin&but=Search&sb=1&mainsection=search
Sincerely,
Bobbie
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Clarification of Question by
bob2735-ga
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23 Nov 2003 11:33 PST
I had memory from 50-60 years ago of tin aprox 31/2" wide by about
21/2"-3" high but other than that seems right color,etc. Would wish to
buy if tin IS antique and not copy. Can you determine??
2nd part of my inquiry was can you tell me how to find a reputable
dealer or are there collectors' clubs listed anywhere??
Thanks much for your help Bobbie 7
bob2735-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
23 Nov 2003 11:51 PST
Dear Bob,
Unfortunately I have not been able to locate the antique tobacco tin
you?re looking for. In any case the question remains open and perhaps
another researcher will have better luck than I.
Sincerely,
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
bob2735-ga
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24 Nov 2003 14:34 PST
Bobbie 7
Actually you have been a great help and I have a good idea how to
proceed, particularly with your info on Mike Reilly and Ruby Lane.
Consider my request well handled.
bob2735-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
24 Nov 2003 14:37 PST
Hi Bob!
I'm glad that my findings were helpful!
Should I post all my comments as the offcial answer to your question
in order to claim the fee, or would you prefer to wait?
Thanks,
Bobbie7
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
24 Nov 2003 14:43 PST
Bob,
You may also want to check out over 100 vintage tobacco tins for sale at eBay.
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=vintage+tobacco+tin&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
24 Nov 2003 14:47 PST
Bob,
The Tin Shop is another excellent alternative for tobacco tins.
?One of the largest, daily changing stocks of collectable tins and
advertising memorabilia in the world.?
?Now you've discovered The Tin Shop you've found a huge and daily
changing stock of collectable tins and advertising memorabilia. Our
worldwide customers include collectors, interior designers, marketing
and brand professionals, theatre buyers, and people from all over
everywhere who simply want a unique and personal gift for a friend or
loved one.?
There are some really nice vintage tobacco tins at this direct link.
http://www.tinshop.co.uk/index.php4?keywordSearch=tobacco
Regards,
Bobbie7
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