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| 17 May 2020 11:43 AM |
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Hi CDM,
I have seen that figure before but like you did not realise that "Golden Virginia" was used as a pipe tobacco. I have posted the Carroll's "Mick McQuaid" figure which also ended up in Ireland.
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factory boy
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| 17 May 2020 04:26 PM |
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Nice one Bacco... yet another I have not seen before. Cheers
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| 18 May 2020 06:26 PM |
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Hi FB,
Glad you like it. This is another advertising figure for "Kings Guard" cigarettes by the tobacco manufacturer Teofani & Co Ltd, based at 643, Fulham Rd, London S W 6. It was founded in 1908. This brand about 1930s.
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factory boy
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| 19 May 2020 08:00 AM |
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Thanks for that Bacco... great to see another fine figure not seen before. Very rare.
I'm surprised that Gallaher's were not tempted to produce a 'Sir Park Drive' figure, he would have been perfect.
Perhaps they did???
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Lummox
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| 19 May 2020 10:10 AM |
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Wow !! thats lovely Brian |
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banjo boy
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| 19 May 2020 01:01 PM |
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Yes that is nice F.B,,the enamel is nice too
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trixon telstar
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| 19 May 2020 04:47 PM |
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Is that a pressed tin sign FB , similar to those "Yewsabit" ones? . |
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| 19 May 2020 06:53 PM |
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That is nice FB and seems in super condition. I have not had many finger plate match-strickers. This Player's "Navy Cut" had a little damage on it, top left but still retained it's patina.
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factory boy
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| 22 May 2020 12:20 PM |
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Yes its pressed tin Marcus, I two more both different. Barringer, Wallis & Manners I believe? Nice Player's fingerplate Bacco... where are they all coming from? Looks like it might have been dug?
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factory boy
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| 01 Jun 2020 03:34 PM |
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Here's the birdie...
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Lummox
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| 02 Jun 2020 02:50 PM |
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Thats nice and Early Brian
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Bacco
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| 02 Jun 2020 06:35 PM |
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Hi FB,
That "Early Bird" is nice. I have seen it before but a bit of a rarity. The brand first introduced 1890 but was withdrawn in 1965. Must have been a popular tobacco. I have posted this papier-mache head figure advertising "Corenettes" cigars. Lots of manufacturers did cigars but a Cohen & Weenan advert for "Coronettes" cigars also includes (Unique Papier Mach'e Models for display purposes)
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dave
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| 03 Jun 2020 01:18 AM |
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Would anyone have an early bird blackbird figure they want to part with ? |
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factory boy
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| 03 Jun 2020 08:45 AM |
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Lovely head that Coronettes Bacco... trying to think who he reminds me of? I think Ken had one of these in the past?
I've had the Blackbird so long I can't remember where I bought it or how much it cost? But as you say very few turn up. Was it a pipe tobacco?
Dave - Finding a Blackbird figure would not be easy these days and they are so prone to damage. Also difficult to put a price on? But good luck. |
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dave
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| 03 Jun 2020 07:52 PM |
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fb rhanks for your comments. I have scoured ebay for over 20 years , auctions etc. looking for bird advertising. Had no idea the blackbird figure existed. I do have the packet., small consolation. ! dave |
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