Zeenut thread

[seattlerainiers]

That PC reminded me of one I have. Has an AZO back:

[oaks1912]

Leon....The Calarab box is most likely from the 1920's. Bishop marketed hundreds of products including jams, jellies, crackers and candy. The five cents chocolate boxes sized just larger than a Cracker Jack box are the most likely recipient of the insert card. The box that I have perfectly fit an E-221 when the card is folded (as most E-221's are). I have a slightly different Calarab box, along with a wooden box, although I do not believe that either ever held the cards

[Leon]

Originally Posted by oaks1912

Leon....The Calarab box is most likely from the 1920's. Bishop marketed hundreds of products including jams, jellies, crackers and candy. The five cents chocolate boxes sized just larger than a Cracker Jack box are the most likely recipient of the insert card. The box that I have perfectly fit an E-221 when the card is folded (as most E-221's are). I have a slightly different Calarab box, along with a wooden box, although I do not believe that either ever held the cards

Thanks Mark, I was only going by the copyright and other exact ads I have seen with this box from circa 1912. This ad is from 1914 and here is the box you might be speaking of...

[caramelcard]

Originally Posted by seattlerainiers

That PC reminded me of one I have. Has an AZO back:

Haven't seen this one. Nice.

[oaks1912]

Thanks for posting the ad Leon. Thats the first mention of a Chicago office that I've seen. Primarily used for their packaged goods (peanut butter, jams,etc) rather than their candy. The "candied figs" are different as they had enough preservatives to stay fresh for a few months. Those Calarab boxes have turned up in different regions of the country. Also, the San Diego factory still exists (the building not the business). It was converted to an Antique mall in the late 70's, then renovated in the last decade. One of the first buildings to undergo renovation in what is now the gaslamp district / old downtown San Diego. San Francisco's factory (not listed in your ad) was destroyed in the '06 earthquake

[ooo-ribay]

Is this for reals?

I collect much more modern stuff. My highest dollar piece cost me $2500

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291018621765...84.m1423.l2649

[paul]

That is a very nice, valuable card, but overpriced by a factor of about 100.

[MMarvelli]

It is ego pricing so when anyone does a Pre-War search and sorts by "Price: highest first" this listing tops the list. The claim can be made it is the most expensive card in its class. It has been there for many many months and will remain until the price is lowered to a reasonable amount, it is de-listed, or hell freezes over.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by MMarvelli

It is ego pricing so when anyone does a Pre-War search and sorts by "Price: highest first" this listing tops the list. The claim can be made it is the most expensive card in its class. It has been there for many many months and will remain until the price is lowered to a reasonable amount, it is de-listed, or hell freezes over.

Thank you and thanks to Paul for the info. I think some eBay sellers subscribe to the PT Barnum theory of gullibility. Course, in this case you need to be a sucker AND loaded!

[philliesphan]

Is this one of Gilly Campbell, the "One Legged Catcher"

(For those not familiar with the issue, Mr. Campbell obviously had two legs, but the cropping on this Zeenut leaves a bit to be desired!)