Roly Poly Tin History and Guide
Roly Poly Tins (The Little Round People) One of the most novel and among the most collectable of all tobacco tins is a series of six little people known to collectors and “Roly Polys”. Each of these little characters is 7 inches tall, by 6 inches in diameter at the widest point. Each is multicolored and carefully lithographed. They were manufactured by combining 3 pieces of metal, two of which were seamed at the beltline to form the body, and a separate piece which formed the head which lifts and separates from the body to allow access to the tobacco stored inside. The tins were obviously difficult to design and manufacture in the early 1900’s and much of the design work had to be executed i... »
