Tobacco tin, Capstan Tobacco Tin

Physical description

Blue and gold tobacco tin which originally contained "Capstan" ready-rubbed tobacco. Inside the tin are pieces of a stamp-making set. Some pieces depict animals, others are letters which can be combined on a plastic backing piece to form a custom-made stamp. One stamp reads "Historical Exhibition Linton Park", another "Easter 1983".

Inscriptions & markings

On tin: "Medium "Capstan" ready rubbed fine cut tobacco, 2oz. net weight when packed. W. D. and H. O. Wills (Australia) Ltd. Sydney".

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