17pc Antique 1910s Tobacco Felts Flannels Flag Lot - Inc Siam, Imperial Germany, For Sale

Item Specifics:• Type: Tobacco Felts / Flannels / Cigarette Premiums• Era: Pre-WWI (circa 1912–1915)• Theme: World Flags / Historical Geopolitics• Total Count: 17 Pieces (15 unique designs, 2 color variants)• Condition: Good Antique Condition (See details below)Description:Offering a premier estate lot of 17 authentic, antique tobacco flannels (felts) dating from the early 1910s (circa 1912–1915). Originally packed as promotional giveaways inside cigarette packs and cigar boxes by major tobacco brands of the Edwardian era, these textiles are highly sought-after artifacts of global history.This specific 17-piece collection is exceptionally rare because it captures world borders and regimes in rapid transition just prior to World War I. The lot features several highly prized, obsolete flags that seldom appear together in one collection, including the Siam Elephant flag, the Imperial German War Ensign, and BOTH historical Chinese flags (the Qing Dynasty Dragon flag and the post-1912 Republic of China flag).Complete 17-Piece Flag Inventory:1. Siam (Rare White Elephant Flag - Obsolete 1917)2. China Empire (Rare Qing Dynasty Yellow Dragon Flag - Obsolete 1912)3. China (Early Republic of China Five-Races/White Sun Era)4. Germany (Imperial War Ensign / Kaiserliche Marine - Pre-WWI Obsolete)5. Burma (Historical Peacock Emblem Flag)6. Scotland (Royal Lion Rampant)7. Turkey / Ottoman Empire (Crescent & Star)8. Panama9. Japan (National Flag)10. Guatemala11. Switzerland12. Denmark13. Netherlands14. Dominican Republic15. England (Red Ensign)16. Peru (Tan border/background variant)17. Peru (Green border/background variant)Condition Note:These delicate textiles are over 110 years old and are in good antique condition overall. They feature crisp, remarkably vibrant printed graphics and clean borders. As is expected with genuine period tobacco premiums, some pieces display minor, authentic signs of age, such as slight edge fraying, faint vintage fabric shading, or tiny pinholes from historical album storage. No major stains or severe damage. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the condition of each piece.Perfect for vexillology collectors, military history enthusiasts, or textile artisans looking for authentic period materials to restore antique flag quilts and table runners.Shipping:Will be packed flat, securely, and with moisture protection to ensure they arrive in pristine condition.