Pic of some interesting tins-The Turnwrights Toffee tin is from Brighouse in Yorkshire and looks early.

The one with the dog on it (I think it is a King Charles Spaniel) is French and is for Peppermint Snuff.

The Allen +Ginters is for Perique-anyone know what Perique is?.

The last one is for "Baby`s Bottom" tobacco ??????.

cheers,

Mike

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Hi Mike

I have lots of toffee tins but I have never seen the Turnwrights tin before. I have seen the image before but can't remember where. I am certain it is an early Victorian painting and it sure makes for a great piece.

The Baby's Bottom tin is oddly disturbing. I think most parents would panic if they caught their baby doing nude push-ups.

Your Perique tin is an early American tobacco. The container was made by a famous and prolific New York manufacturer called Ginna & Co. They were in business from 1874 to 1907 so your tin is quite early. Genuine Perique tobacco was produced in a small, 3 by 10 mile area of St. James Parish in Louisiana. It was a very strong and earthy tobacco that was fermented under pressure for up to a year in hickory whiskey barrels. Hope that helps you a little.

Vlad

Hi Vlad.Thanks for reply-very informative.

Mike.