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22 Feb

Terms and Conditions of Sales

Although we run primarily Internet based auctions, we can also enter competitive “up-to” bids by mail, fax or email on the enclosed bid sheet or phone. We are running these auctions in addition to the Wm Morford Premier Sales. All items in this sale are curated and described by William Morford (of Wm Morford Auctions) and are guaranteed to be authentic and as described. We have used brief lot descriptions on these pages- much more detailed descriptions and additional images...

04 Aug

Uncategorized

How to Sign-Up and Register to Bid in our Auctions

October 29, 2020
By AntiqueAdvertising.com
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How To Sign-up For An Internet Bidding Account -Go to our auction website Live.AntiqueAdvertising.com and you will arrive on our auction homepage where you hit the "Login" button as shown below. -If you are a new user of our app click the "Sign up now" button as shown below -If you already have an account enter your email and password and skip to the how to register section. -Enter your name, email and password (passwords are case sensitive) -Make sure to read the terms of sale, terms of use...

07 May

Uncategorized

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 4: Tuckett Tobacco Company

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 4: Tuckett Tobacco Company Click here to read Part 1: Imperial Tobacco Company, Part 2: Rock City Tobacco Company, Part 3: MacDonald Tobacco Company Although many others existed, there were four major tobacco companies active in Canada during the period most collectable tobacco tins were made. These tins are an integral part of the hobby and tins manufactured by the Canadian major tobacco companies: Imperial, Rock City, Tucketts, and Macdonald are featured in countl...

24 Apr

History, Tobacco

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 3: MacDonald Tobacco Company

April 24, 2016
By AntiqueAdvertising.com
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Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 3: W.C. MacDonald Tobacco Company Click here to read Part 1: Imperial Tobacco Company, Part 2: Rock City Tobacco Company Although many others existed, there were four major tobacco companies active in Canada during the period most collectable tobacco tins were made. These tins are an integral part of the hobby and tins manufactured by the Canadian major tobacco companies: Imperial, Rock City, Tucketts, and MacDonald tobacco are featured in countless tin collection...

19 Apr

History, Tobacco

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 2: Rock City Tobacco Company

April 19, 2016
By AntiqueAdvertising.com
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Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 2: Rock City Tobacco Company Click here to read Part 1: Imperial Tobacco Company Although many others existed, there were four major tobacco companies active in Canada during the period most collectible tobacco tins were made. These tins are an integral part of the hobby and tins manufactured by the Canadian major tobacco companies: Imperial, Rock City, Tucketts, and Macdonald are featured in countless tin collections. For most tin collectors, probably the most inter...

02 Apr

History, Tobacco

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 1: Imperial Tobacco

Canadian Tobacco Tins Part 1: Imperial Tobacco Co. Although many others existed, there were four major tobacco companies active in Canada during the period most collectable tobacco tins were made. These tins are an integral part of the hobby and tins manufactured by the Canadian major tobacco companies: Imperial, Rock City, Tucketts, and Macdonald are featured in countless tin collections. Imperial Tobacco Company, which was to become the giant of the Canadian tobacco industry began humbly as t...

11 Aug

History, Tobacco

Lucky Strike History

August 11, 2015
By AntiqueAdvertising.com
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Lucky Strike History Lucky Strike is one of the most well known tobacco and cigarette brands in the world and was extremely popular in the United States, especially from the 1920’s to the 1950’s. Many people don’t know that Lucky Strike was first introduced as a cut plug chewing tobacco and not as a cigarette in 1871 by the R.A. Patterson Tobacco Company based in Richmond, Virginia. The name Lucky Strike or “Luckies” is believed to be a reference to the gold rush in the Sierra Nevada region of...

12 Jul

Country Store

How to spot fakes and antique restoration with black light

October 29, 2020
By AntiqueAdvertising.com
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Unfortunately, although most antique dealers and collectors are honest, you always have to keep an eye out for fakes, reproductions and antique restoration when buying. As time has passed, the forgeries have gotten better and better while many of our eyes of gotten worse and worse. Aside from using only REPUTABLE DEALERS AND AUCTIONEERS, your best bet is to familiarize yourself with a black light and a few basic techniques to detect any potential problems. The Ultra Violet or “UV” light that is ...

23 Jun

Tips

10 Things You Need To Know About Antique Markets

June 23, 2015
By AntiqueAdvertising.com

1: The market is dynamic -Like all markets and industries, the antique market is always changing in terms of what is being collected, prices and how pieces are being sold. Although it can be tough to get a handle on prices and trends its important to check prices at recent auctions and visit advertising shows such as Madison Bouckville and the Indianapolis Ad Show to listen to dealers and get a feel for what’s hot and what’s not. 2: The market is 2 tiered -Unlike the roaring markets of the 8...

10 Jun

Country Store, Tobacco

Roly Poly Tin History and Guide

June 10, 2015
By AntiqueAdvertising.com

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 ...

26 Apr

Country Store

Antique Country Store

October 29, 2020
By AntiqueAdvertising.com

The formation of the antique country store began soon after the American Civil War, people started moving around and settling their own small communities all over the country. Most of these settlements were far away from the big cities. So each small town needed a doctors office, and maybe a dentist, a blacksmith, a veterinarian, and of course food and drinking establishments. But, also arose a need for people supplies. Small general stores sprang up everywhere. The store was a place that anybod...