Vintage Advertising Matchbook Lot in Johnston's Chocolates Blue Gold Tin Box For Sale

Description:Vintage advertising matchbook lot housed inside a beautiful antique Johnston's Chocolates tin. This is a fantastic bundle for ephemera collectors, scrapbookers, or lovers of vintage advertising and local nostalgia!

What's Included:

• Vintage Johnston's Chocolates Tin: Beautiful light blue box with intricate gold filigree detailing and a regal crest on the lid. The inside/bottom references its historic distribution locations (New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Oakland). Shows expected age, patina, and scuffing, adding to its authentic vintage character.

• Assorted Advertising Matchbooks: A fun, mixed lot of over 20 matchbooks featuring restaurants, casinos, motels, and businesses.

  • Notable highlights include: Caesars Palace Las Vegas, California Driving School (great retro graphics!), Steer Inn Restaurant, Don Jose Mexican Food, Steamers (Fullerton/Placentia, CA), Newport Naples Rib Company, Keno's, classic retail like Sav-on and 7-Eleven, and a quirky "Keep on smoking while you learn to QUIT!" cover.

A quick shipping tip: Since matches are considered hazardous materials (flammable solid) by the USPS, you technically cannot ship them via standard Priority Mail or Airmail. You will need to ship this package via USPS Ground Advantage and declare that it contains matches at the post office or via your shipping label provider to ensure it travels exclusively by ground transport.

The Vintage Advertising Matchbook Lot in Johnston's Chocolates Blue Gold Tin Box is a charming and unique collectible item featuring a variety of matchbooks adorned with nostalgic vintage advertisements for Johnston's Chocolates. This set is beautifully housed in a blue and gold tin box, adding a touch of elegance to the collection. Perfect for collectors of tobacciana or vintage memorabilia, this lot offers a glimpse into the past with its classic designs and advertising themes.