Sterling & Sweet Burley Tobacco Store Tins

Updated August 26, 2026

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Lot number813
Estimate100.00 - 150.00 USD
AuctionAntiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 3
DateSeptember 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
Auction houseJohn M. Hess Auction Service, Inc.
LocationManheim, Pennsylvania

Group of two bins including the green (dark) version of Sterling Tobacco and the yellow (light) version of Sweet Burley. Both brands of tobacco were produced by Spaulding and Merrick, a Chicago based distributor of various well-known tobacco brands from 1866 to 1925. It was part of the merger under the American Tobacco Company which created a trust of many different companies and later broken up by the U.S. government. After which, the Spaulding & Merrick flag wasn't promoted by its parent company and was discontinued in 1925. 11 1/4"H Sterling with good color and bright gold gilt. Dents and scratches. Sweet Burley with overall wear to the litho.

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