Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Cigarette

A Collection of Vintage Cigarette and Trade Cards in Advertising Tins - A collection of vintage cigarette and trade cards comprising several hundred individual examples housed within two decorative advertising tins and a period collector's album. The assortment features a significant quantity of Kensitas Cigarettes ”British Empire” silk cards, many retained in their original translucent paper protective sleeves. Visible flags from this series include the Standard of Scotland, the State of Trengganu National Flag, and the Union Jack. The lot also includes a ”Safety First” album issued by W. D. & H. O. Wills, featuring a red triangle logo and illustrations of a vintage motor car and motorcycle. Other cards present include Player's Cigarettes, such as the Avro Bomber Taking Off, and various Brooke Bond Tea cards. The collection covers diverse subjects including military uniforms, cricket, nature, and historical themes. The items are stored in a rectangular embossed tin with a hinged lid, featuring an ornate blue and silver foliate scroll pattern and marked CALLARD & BOWSER'S Really Wholesome Confectionery, and a red rectangular tin marked OXO, Store in a Cool Dry Place, So good to drink, and 24-6's. Width: 20 cm.