Can anyone tell me about this company. New in my collection.

Kjeld

 I would have thougt a little bit earlier. After all Alexandra - my countrywoman - became queen in 1901.

I can not find anything on the company.

Cracking tin...Come on Cj  why dont you jump all over this bloke about his spelling???

 Hi Kjeld,

That is a super tin. I think that Snelling & Co's were a retail outlet who had brands manufactured to their specific blends. My research has found an advert (posted) from the "Tobacco Trade Year Book of 1894 and the "Princess of Wales" brand can be clearly seen advertised in enamelled-lid tins of 10, 20, & 100. Some of those other brands advertised would also be a tremendous addition to any collection but I would imagine they were made for a very up-market clientel and as a consequence quite rare. Hope this helps.

bacco

Thanks Bacco,

This is more than helpful. I am really VERY impressed. It confirms my expectation of  a date before 1900.

I actually know of a "Madame Carnot", but not in my collection. The design of the tin is quite similar, but instead of Princess Alaxandra we have a picture of much older woman who probably is Cecile Carnot, wife of the French President Sadi Carnot (1887-1894).

Do you have a large documentary material yourself or do you find your information in public libraries or archives? I wish I had better access to sources like this.

Once again thank you - and if you find more information about the identity Snelling & Co it goes without saying that I would be very grateful

Kjeld

 I agree nice tin and good info as always Bacco. cheers Broadie.

 Hi Kjeld,

Glad the information was useful. Most of my info comes from tobacco/cigarette publications, trade journals etc,etc collected over many years. As well as a collector of mainly tobacco/cigarette tins, I also like the history of the companies as well. My oldest reference book is the Tobacco Year Publication dated 1888.(Sample picture posted)

bacco

Amazing Bacco - 1888!

Do you know of printed English cigarette and tobacco  tins going that far back??

When it comes to designs I find it quite difficult to judge tins from your country. Many of them seem slightly conservative, and for me it can be hard to see if a tin is 1895, 1900, 1905 or even later. This is in fact easier on the continent where general styles like jugend/art noveau and art deco perhaps leaves a stronger imprint on commercial design.

Thanks
Kjeld