Author Topic: Zig-Zag tin  (Read 1203 times)

Buddie11

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Zig-Zag tin
« on: September 14, 2013, 11:19:19 pm »
This was my find from today,three tins. 2 I can find info on,but the zig-zag has me stumped!!! It is not the best condition and missing the lid. I know zig-zag make very good papers,so I was told

mariok54

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Re: Zig-Zag tin
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2013, 12:56:13 am »
Seems that they also process cigarette tobacco, have done for a number of years and are still around under the National Tobacco company

http://www.rebrand.com/2008-notable-national-tobacco-company-zig-zag

Google images has quite a few zig-zag tins and the colours and style have changed quite a few times, but I've found this which has the same label and colours, and seems to date from the 1940s - 1950's.

http://collections.richmondhistorycenter.com/detail.php?t=objects&type=browse&f=MATERIALS&s=Metal%2C+paint&record=288

This also seems to be a good site to Bookmark for tins such as these

http://collections.richmondhistorycenter.com/info.php?v=1&s=Metal,%20paint&type=browse&t=objects&f=MATERIALS&d=&page=11

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Re: Zig-Zag tin
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2013, 08:42:01 am »
There is not much to know, the other two tins are mid 1950's, so I would think the Zig Zag would be around that time too. The advertising looks mid 1950's to early 1960's. The Zig Zag tin could probably bring $20 from someone who collects Zig Zag stuff, not being in the best shape. The other two tins could bring $10 to $15 each. These tins don't hold a lot of value but look nice in a collection either way. I have a few of those other two tins, but no Zig Zags!