"CHEW 'BOB'S' TOBACCO 5¢ AND 10¢ PLUGS" DEXTERITY PUZZLE.
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Winning Bid:
$153.06 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #197 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 991 in auction 197
Value Code:
G - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
1.75" with ballooning theme. Far left shows upside-down balloon and gondola. Center has tiny pin plus a figure of a man holding a ring which is meant to fit over this pin. Below the pin is what seems to be an upside-down parachute as if the man is jumping to safety from his distressed balloon. Early 1900 with tiny text at left "Made In Germany." Underside has a cardboard base with text "Save The 'Snowshoe' Tags/Write For Booklet/Over 550 Premiums/The Empire Tobacco Co./Limited/Montreal Canada." "Bob's" refers to British military leader Lord Roberts famous at the time of issue for his leadership in the Boer War. Also see button for him in lot #460. Trivial age on the tin rim. Exc. and displays N. Mint.
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