Antique Edgeworth Extra High Grade Plug Slice Pocket Tin | Larus & Bro Co.

Add a classic piece of tobacciana and early American advertising history to your collection with this vintage Edgeworth Extra High Grade Plug Slice pocket tin. Manufactured by Larus & Bro. Co. of Richmond, VA, Edgeworth was one of the most iconic tobacco brands of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Featuring an ornate, olive-green and gold lithographed design with elaborate Victorian typography, this small pocket tin was designed to hold sliced tobacco plugs for pipe smokers on the go. Tins with this rich, aged graphics layout are heavily sought after by collectors of general store advertising, tobacco memorabilia, and primitive display items.

Condition

Grade: Good Vintage / Rustic Condition

Details: The tin displays a wonderful, authentic aged patina with surface oxidation, scuffing, and minor paint loss along the edges and high points. The lithographed graphics, branding, and Richmond, VA maker's mark remain clear, legible, and full of historical character.

Measurements (Estimated)

Length: Approx. 3.5 to 4.5 inches

Width: Approx. 2.5 to 3.0 inches

Height: Approx. 0.75 to 1.0 inch