Canadian. 1920s/1930s. Lithographed tin. An early pocket tobacco tin, with flip-top lid, from the Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada (founded in 1906). The "flip-top" lids were used in Canada on just three pocket tobacco tins (Regal, Taxi, and Calabash). Imperial Tobacco also put out a series of "royalty" tobacco tins, with names related to a British King, Prince, or Consul. The Regal tin is included as part of the "royalty" series. See "Canadian Country Store Collectables [sic]" by Bill and Pauline Hogan, p.16. Marked, "MANUFACTURED BY IMPERIAL TOBACCO CO OF CANADA LIMITED", underneath. All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the late Marcel Gallays Collection.

Size
4" x 3.25" x 1.25".

Condition
Retains good colour and gloss with some oxidation to gold tone areas. Minor scratching and pinpoint nicks, particularly affecting the Regal script on the front side.

Provenance
From the late Marcel Gallays Collection.