Three Little Blue Time Capsules! 1950s–60s EDGEWORTH SLICED — 3 Original Cellophane-Sealed 1½ oz Tins

Step back to a time when drugstores stocked pipe tobacco behind the counter, radios glowed in the evening, and the familiar blue tin of Edgeworth was a fixture in homes across America.

Up for auction are three beautiful survivors from that bygone era: Edgeworth Extra High Grade Sliced Pipe Tobacco, each in its original 1½-ounce pocket tin, bearing the name of Larus & Brother Company of Richmond, Virginia.

The story of Edgeworth stretches all the way back to 1903, when Larus introduced its famous Sliced tobacco. It became one of the great names in American pipe smoking, renowned for its carefully prepared Burley leaf. Unlike the more familiar Ready-Rubbed version that followed in 1912, Edgeworth Sliced presented the tobacco in pressed, neatly cut slices. Generations of pipe smokers prized it for its rich, nutty Burley character and gentle natural sweetness.

These little tins are wonderful reminders of that earlier age. The beautiful blue-and-turquoise artwork, ornate lettering, original paper weight labels, and even the old-fashioned match-striking surfaces on the backs speak to a time when a pipe and a tin of tobacco were everyday companions.

I believe these examples date to approximately the 1950s or 1960s, although the precise production year remains unknown. They come from the original American Edgeworth tradition, before the Richmond manufacturing operation finally closed in 1974.

What makes these particularly special is their remarkable survival.

All three tins remain unopened and wrapped in their original factory cellophane. The paper labels reading "1½ OZS. NET TOBACCO" are still present, and the classic Edgeworth graphics display beautifully.

The tins show some expected signs of age, including minor oxidation, discoloration, and aging of the wrapping. Please examine the photographs carefully.

One encouraging observation: I cannot detect any audible shaking or rattling from the contents of any of the three tins when gently handled. That certainly doesn't guarantee the condition or moisture level of the tobacco inside, but I thought it worth mentioning.

For the collector, these are marvelous little pieces of American tobacco history. For the adventurous pipe enthusiast, they offer the possibility of experiencing a legendary Burley blend from the days when Larus & Brother was still a household name.

Imagine one of these little blue tins sitting beside a well-loved Kaywoodie, a folded newspaper, and a steaming cup of coffee on a quiet Sunday morning in 1958.

Some things simply take you back.

Three original tins. Sealed in cellophane. A genuine piece of the golden age of American pipe smoking.

Happy bidding, friends!

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