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Antique 1910s Sphinx Mixture Tobacco Flat Pocket Tin – Rare Egyptian Revival Graphic
For sale is an authentic, 110+ year old original antique Sphinx Mixture pipe tobacco flat pocket tin. Manufactured by the historic United States Tobacco Company out of Richmond, Virginia (stamped from Factory No. 15, State of Virginia), this early turn-of-the-century piece features exceptional crossover advertising appeal. The lid boasts a highly stylized graphic of the Great Sphinx of Giza alongside an old-world Egyptian pyramid desert landscape.
A spectacular, highly collectible piece for advanced tobacciana, history, or exotic novelty advertising displays!
Dimensions:- Length: 4.25 inches- Depth: 3 inches- Height: 1.25 inches
Condition Report: This tin is offered in honest, as-found antique condition with outstanding side display appeal.- Front & Back Panels: The stylized yellow \"Sphinx Mixture\" typography and rear manufacturer stamps are bright, crisp, and beautifully preserved.- Lid Graphic: The central Sphinx image remains fully recognizable, showing typical age-related paint scuffs, superficial surface scratches, and edge color rubbing as clearly photographed.- Hinge & Function: The rear multi-pin mechanical hinge is rock-solid and operates smoothly. The lid closes flat and square.- Interior & Base: The interior is remarkably clean and structurally sound with a solid factory metal patina. The bottom exterior base shows normal historical finish wear.
Please carefully inspect all provided high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition details before purchasing.
