"MAYO'S CUT PLUG" COMPLETE SET OF ROLY POLY TOBACCO TINS.
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #185 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 945 in auction 185
Item Description
Lot of six. Each 7" tall. c. 1920s. Each has image of tobacco pack on
back. Bottom of base reads "This 'Brownie' Tin Comes In Different Designs/Get A
Collection/This Brand Of Tobacco Has Been Before The Public For A Great Number
Of Years - In Quality It Stands Unsurpassed." First tin is "The Man From
Scotland Yard." The rarest of the set. Light wear on bottom where tin sits.
Bright, clean, VF example. Second is "The Businessman." Light wear on bottom
as expected. Paint loss on top of head, mouth, pipe and front collar area.
Color rub over shoulder. Good. Third is "Satisfied Customer." Scattered wear
and tiny dent on top of head. Overall Fine. Next is "Mammy." Light general
wear. Nice detail to bright eyes, pipe in mouth and bright red lips. Fine.
Next is "The Storekeeper." Light general wear. Still a Fine example. Last is
"The Singing Waiter." This is in the best condition of the six offered. Exc.
color. Glossy finish. Almost no wear, even to bottom where it sat on counter.
Exc. Difficult to find individually. Seldom offered as complete set,
especially with Scotland Yard.
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