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Lot 225:
Description
C-18014
Grouping of three original lithographed cigar tins: Spana-Cuba by Yocum Bros., Class Honeycomb by Parker & Gordon, and Charles Denby Cigars by H. Fendrich, Evansville, Indiana. Each tin displays period-accurate lithography with strong color retention and bold typography. The Spana-Cuba tin shows a classical female portrait surrounded by laurels; the Parker & Gordon’s Class tin features a striking mustard-yellow field with raised lettering promising "Workmanship & Quality"; and the Charles Denby example bears a formal portrait medallion of its namesake. These tins not only served as packaging but as tabletop advertising, showcasing the competitive branding strategies of early 20th-century American cigar manufacturers.
Surface wear, oxidation, and scratching are visible across all examples, with scattered paint loss and age patina. The tins remain structurally sound with hinged lids intact.
7" L x 3.75" W x 5.25" H
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