Historical information

widely available in shops during the early to mid 20th Century. The flake cut tobacco was used for hand-rolled cigarettes and some pipes.

Significance

widely available in shops during the early to mid 20th Century. The flake cut tobacco was used for hand-rolled cigarettes and some pipes

Physical description

Green coloured Metal tin container, hinged along one long edge. Lid has ‘HAVELOCK’ impressed across top near hinge and ‘Flake Cut Tobacco’ impressed in bottom right of lid. ‘2oz net weight when packed’ in Black print along front edge of lid. ‘Aromatic Flake Cut’ in gold colour along long side (front) of container.

Inscriptions & markings

Havelock Flake Cut Tobacco, 2oz net weight when packed,(on lid) Side "The British -Australasian Tobacco Co. Pty Ltd
Aromatic Flake Cut (on side)