{"product_id":"roly-poly-brownie-tobacco-tin-replica","title":"Replica Roly Poly \"Dixie Queen\" and \"Mayo\" Tobacco Tins (1970s) Three Styles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Style Roly Poly “Dixie-Queen” \u0026amp; “Mayo” Tobacco Replica Tins — 1970s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese rounded character tins—known to collectors as \u003cstrong\u003e“Roly Polys”\u003c\/strong\u003e—are 1970s reproductions inspired by the whimsical lithographed tins originally produced by the \u003cem\u003eTin Decorating Company (Tindeco) \u003c\/em\u003eof Baltimore in the 1910s. Although associated with tobacco, the early designs were intended for reuse as \u003cstrong\u003e“Brownie Tins”\u003c\/strong\u003e once the tobacco was gone, a clever bit of early packaging ingenuity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe originals were patented in 1912 by W. Tuttle of Baltimore, and each featured a cheerful, rotund character with a distinct personality. In the early 1970s, Cheinco Industries revived several of these classic designs, faithfully capturing the bright colors, expressive faces, and nostalgic advertising style. Offered here are three of the most recognizable characters from that revival: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dutchman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Singing Waiter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Satisfied Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dutchman — $25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA jovial figure wearing an orange neck scarf and wide belt, holding a churchwarden pipe. The reverse features a colorful rendering of \u003cstrong\u003eMayo’s Cut Plug Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. Condition: Very good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinging Waiter — $18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cheerful waiter in a bright yellow vest and white bow tie, mid‑song as he proclaims, \u003cem\u003e“Everybody’s smoking Dixie Queen.”\u003c\/em\u003e The back displays a bold \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Queen Plug Cut Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e graphic. \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, with a dent on the back near the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatisfied Customer — $25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pipe‑smoking gentleman in a pinstriped vest and orange suit, complete with gold watch chain and a \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e tobacco box detail on the reverse. Condition: Very good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7” tall × 6” diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and are empty—ideal for display or collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eCheinco’s 1970s reproductions offer an accessible way to enjoy one of the most iconic forms of early American advertising. The original Tindeco “Roly Poly” tins—patented in 1912 and produced for Duke’s American Tobacco Co.—are prized for their expressive characters and inventive dual‑purpose design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThese later editions faithfully preserve the look and spirit of the originals while being sturdier and more affordable, making them appealing additions for collectors of tobacciana, advertising tins, and mid‑century nostalgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheinco Industries","offers":[{"title":"Dutchman","offer_id":43008485195843,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Singing Waiter","offer_id":43008485228611,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satisfied Customer","offer_id":43008485261379,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/RolyPolyTobaccoCowboy_1_Front.jpg?v=1756754800","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/roly-poly-brownie-tobacco-tin-replica","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}