Popular Post 99call Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 I picked up this Cabanas Y Carvajal tin the other day, and it got me wondering. I've seen 100's of 'Havana Clear' and late 1800 cigar tins, but very few from the 1920-60 era, indeed it seemed like a very popular form of packaging (at the time) for cigars, and .....well everything else!. As time moves on, it seems the idea of storing cigars in tins becomes a great deal less favourable, and quite rightly. That said, they do lend themselves to some wonderful designs, and are now lovely reminders of yesteryear. Heres a couple of Pre embargo brand tins we will all recognise, and some we wont....or at least I don't 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 You know, I've been looking in charity shops etc for a decade now and only seen one cigar related thing; an old NC macanudo dress box, and it was £15! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, CaptainQuintero said: You know, I've been looking in charity shops etc for a decade now and only seen one cigar related thing; an old NC macanudo dress box, and it was £15! Haha, I would suggest maybe changing your tactics, at least fly to Spain first then haunt charity shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Pretty cool little tins. I’m still on the prowl for a vintage ashtray. Probably will be for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, Chef said: Pretty cool little tins. I’m still on the prowl for a vintage ashtray. Probably will be for a while. I saw that Zarragozana one sold the other day, I assumed it was your good self? maybe not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Unghf. Love love love love that Punch tin. Anyone know anything about Punch Lilies? They aren't listed at CCW/brand/punch. Some quick research places those tins circa 1890. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 minute ago, aphexafx said: Lilies This vitola name seems to be ascribed to lots of tin can cigars......strange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowsmoke Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Great pics, thanks. Why are tins not such a great idea? Is it just that they don't hold any buffer moisture? I often see "vintage" humidors for sale that are tin or copper lined, and I assumed there must be something to it, but I never really put much though into why... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, slowsmoke said: Why are tins not such a great idea? Early tins were poorly manufactured, and were susceptible to corrosion, In addition lots of them, had poor quality lacquer put on them (like the Upmann one featured) Don't get me wrong, they would be great low coast, light weight option to buying in, but obviously not to store in. I think before Zino Davidoff revolutionised cigar storage/humidification, lots of unfit for purpose options were used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, aphexafx said: Some quick research places those tins circa 1890. I'm sure some are earlier than I suggested in the OP, I was affectively just trying to illustrate that the tin option was prevalent with 'clear havanas' and early cigars, but then they appear to become a great deal rarer, less popular to use, buy the time you get to the 1920's-60s era. Some of these Tins were made by the 'American Can Co'.......maybe with increasing tensions, the availability or arrangement in manufacture became too difficult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, aphexafx said: Lilies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, 99call said: This vitola name seems to be ascribed to lots of tin can cigars......strange 5 minutes ago, 99call said: I'm sure some are earlier than I suggested in the OP, I was affectively just trying to illustrate that the tin option was prevalent with 'clear havanas' and early cigars, but then they appear to become a great deal rarer, less popular to use, buy the time you get to the 1920's-60s era. For sure! I was pointing out the date solely towards finding out more about the vitola. It's difficult to judge the scale, but based on the depth of the lids, I don't think they were as small as the name might suggest. Interesting as hell. I'd love to find one of those Punch Lilies tins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, 99call said: I saw that Zarragozana one sold the other day, I assumed it was your good self? maybe not? Not. I let it pass w/o a bid. Didn’t speak to me I guess? A little corny, I know. The search goes on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Chef said: Didn’t speak to me I know what you mean, when it has to be right......it HAS to be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Oh - these were just the tins - nothing in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, cigcars said: Oh - these were just the tins - nothing in them? Hey, if a bit of history doesn't float your boat, I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnInCleveland Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, aphexafx said: Unghf. Love love love love that Punch tin. Anyone know anything about Punch Lilies? They aren't listed at CCW/brand/punch. Some quick research places those tins circa 1890. I love anything with that creepy punch guy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimi68 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Nice collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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El Presidente Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Not quite a cigar tin....bit of a cigar advertising tin mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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