V+I+P VIP V.I.P. PIPE MIXTURE (1970s Larus) Sweet Birch Southern Flavor - 7 OZ. Sealed Tin
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Description
Vintage WHITE painted metal tin with metal pull-tab inner lid, and clear plastic stay-fresh type outer protector lid.
NOTE: Larus & Brother Company, Inc., Richmond Virginia ... is said to have closed its doors in 1974! The UPC code must be one of the earliest. Now aged 50 years in the sealed tin!!!
"AN AROMATIC BLEND"
"NET WT. 7 OZ."
"V+I+P
PIPE MIXTURE"
"Enjoy the subtle fragrance of V.I.P. It springs
from Sweet Birch Southern and other rare ingre-
dients blended with choice light burleys, special-
ly cured dark tobaccos and bright golden leaf.
Cross-cut for easier packing, smoother smoking,
V.I.P. holds its delightful aroma in pouch or pipe."
"Made under authority of
Larus & Brother Company
Richmond, Virginia 23217
by
The Pinkerton Tobacco Company
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301"
"MADE IN U.S.A."
Production code embossed on underside of tin, appears to be:
"F0181"
Black printing, on clear plastic lid:
"FINE TOBACCO PRODUCTS"
"HOUSE OF EDGEWORTH"
"SINCE 1877"
Condition:
Clear lid has discolored from age, and has cracked nearly in two, but is still somewhat flexible. Pull-away metal lid is still perfect and factory fresh looking! Painted side has little tiny blemishes throughout. Plated tin base is very lightly speckled everywhere, with a few very small oxidation spots, as well as around the perimeter there. Interior moisture levels are unknown, of course.
Very nice and unique display piece as a whole, or ready to be cracked open and enjoyed!
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Maintained in a temperature and moisture controlled, smoke frequented cellar.
