Antique Wooden Box, 1920s Neptune Advertising Box
Offered is an antique wood tobacco box. The long, narrow wooden box is circa 1920s and originally held Neptune Tobacco Plugs. The dovetailed box measures approximately 13" x 4 1/8" x 3 3/8" with a partial tax stamp still attached. In good vintage condition with aged patina. On one long side, the box says, "Neptune Tobacco" and on the other, "This Box contains 5 plugs, 5 20￠ cuts each."; one short side: " Neptune Bright, 3x12-5 space, 5 plugs, 5 20 ¢ cuts. The bottom is barely legible; and contains info on the P. Lorillard Company successors to Buchanan & Lyall of Brooklyn, NY. Cool box with a great history.