Vintage Tobacco Packs- Let's see them

canjond · #1 06-17-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyElm

Speaking of the Punch pack, that is some seriously disturbing imagery on it. What in high heck is that all about??

Punch and Judy is a traditional, popular, and usually violent puppet show featuring Pulcinella (Mr. Punch) and his wife Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction between two characters, most typically Mr. Punch and one other character who usually falls victim to Punch's club.

Here is the front and back...

vwtdi · #2 06-17-2018, 04:25 PM

NYHighlanderFan · #3 06-17-2018, 06:00 PM

This is a great post. And this is the perfect place to share this knowledge.

Beware of the counterfeit Gypsy Queen packet. I shared this with a few guys who are on here already. I acquired this packet a few years back. Luckily, I was able to return it to the antique book store who sold it and received a full refund. The seller was from down in the southwest, like AZ or NM. He was unaware of its authenticity. File this one away because it may resurface in another auction down the road!

1880nonsports · #4 06-17-2018, 06:29 PM

an iconic brand - likely among the longest lived of all national/international cigar brands. There was usually a devil or policeman involved in the Punch and Judy puppets that were featured on the streets of England I believe. I had a cloth glass and wooden devil puppet from the series my mother brought me in the 1950's. Only the head remains - form your own conclusions. I also have a couple of figural pieces including a go to bed silver matchsafe (also used as a happy ending timer) and a cigar box or two. Their early graphics are eerie and superior. I'll try and post a box top. Have only seen that pack once before - quite nice in that configuration. A beauty.

I sold my TTT to the person WHO SHOULD HAVE IT. 'nuff said

Kieth - OOO - nice to see you posting! Any story to accompany the post?

Leon · #5 06-17-2018, 06:32 PM

A few my good friend Jay M. (Oldjudge) sent over to post, from his collection. I think I might recognize one of them.

1880nonsports · #6 06-17-2018, 06:42 PM

what does he need the Lone Jack for???

canjond · #7 06-17-2018, 06:45 PM

Only one, Leon?

Joe_G. · #8 06-17-2018, 07:25 PM

Love this thread, love the 19th century packs. Most of mine would be repeats of what has already been shown. Here are the three variations of SF Hess Creole, all with 1883 tax stamps (meaning they were issued between 1883 and 1893). This date range can be narrowed down a bit as the slide and shell packs didn't gain wide usage until late 1886 into 1887. They are in what I believe to be chronological order, left to right.

JollyElm · #9 06-17-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by canjond

Punch and Judy is a traditional, popular, and usually violent puppet show featuring Pulcinella (Mr. Punch) and his wife Judy.

I had no idea the brand was a reference to Punch and Judy. Yowza! Thought they were just being bizarre on their own.

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