Pipe tobacco tin dating

Are old tobacco tins worth anything?

Sadly, the presence or absence of the tobacco inside doesn’t affect the value. Collectors are after the tins for the aesthetic appeal of the graphics, not the actual product sold inside. Entry Level Tobacco Tins usually sell for less than $20 each and many can be found for as low as a few dollars.

How old is my tin worth?

Age: Many people I talk to get hung up on the age of the tin they have and how old it is exactly. While this might be nice to know, it really doesn’t affect the value in a significant way, if you have two of the exact same tin and one is 5 years or 10 years older than the other, they still have the same value to collectors.

What are the most common tins of clothing?

Common brands seen as entry level tins are Prince Albert, Velvet, Tuxedo, Sir Walter Raliegh, Dill’s Best, Model, and Union Leader. There are rare variants for most of these brands as well, but 99% of these tins will be common and worth $5 or less.

Why do tobacco companies print on tin?

The ability to print on tin was particularly important to tobacco companies since tin containers allowed their products to be sealed from the air, which dried out tobacco, and protected from damage (a tin in the pocket was a smarter way to store rolled cigarettes than a soft paper wrapper or box).

What are the different types of tobacco tins?

Tobacco tins were manufactured in only a small number of shapes and styles. Cylinders and boxes were used for tobacco sold in bulk, while smaller flat or concave tins were designed to be carried in a pocket.