You'd be forgiven for presuming a Scottish Terrier would be advertising the Scottie Cigars on this vintage tin.
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Dog Tobacciana - Man And Collector's Best Friend
JoLynn Rowlett
Dog tobacciana, or tobacco related items featuring dogs, bring together two highly desirable groups of collectibles. Tobacciana have long been treasured staples of the collectibles market and show no signs of weakening today. Ash trays, lighters, and spittoons are highly collectible items in the tobacciana category, as well as vintage chewing tobacco tins and sales posters, but the current star of tobacciana collectibles is the humble cigar box. One look at eBay will confirm that cigar box tobacciana are trading in record numbers.
Antique figural Dachshund dog cigarette lighter, made in Austria.
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Dog collectibles of every type will never go out of favor. Why? Because as long as there are dogs, there will be people who love them. Dog collectibles are always sought after by people wishing to immortalize their breed, whether it's with a figurine or sculpture, a vintage breed book or a painting. Dog collectibles appeal to dog lovers across the board, and as long as it has a potential buyer's favorite breed on it, it's going to sell. When it comes to people's love for their pets, money is no object, so dog collectibles continue to find favor with a wide section of the population.
Authentic Hermes ashtray featuring English Pointer hunting dog and two guns.
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So what happens when you cross these two collectibles? You get dog tobacciana and dog tobacciana is twice as collectible as either category by itself.
Some fine examples of dog tobacciana are dog breed ash trays. These collectible pieces of dog tobacciana usually feature a picture of a particular dog breed painted on porcelain or glass. An even more desirable example of this type of dog tobacciana is the bronze sculpted ash trays that feature full figurines of specific dog breeds.
Vintage porcelain figural tobacco jar of a Bulldog with a cigar.
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Vintage cast iron dog cigarette lighters are also much sought after dog tobacciana, and rare finds these days. These dog tobacciana artifacts are prized for their painted features, and one with the finish still in prime condition will bring a pretty penny on the collector's market. Match holders were once very popular in the days before pocket lighters came into fashion, and yes, there are wonderful pieces of dog tobacciana to be found in this branch of collectibles as well. One specific charming piece that comes to mind features a pup next to his dog house, which actually hold the matches. Porcelain dog tobacciana of this type are much more valuable if there are no chips or cracks in the piece, and the paint is still intact.
BullDog Vertical Pocket smoking tobacco tin.
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There is a current trend in dog tobacciana collectibles that crosses several genres, while adding a modern twist. Cigar box purses have been a hot fashion trend for the last 5 years. Old cigar boxes are lined with fabric and embellished with handles and trendy designs. And wouldn't you guess, cigar box purses with dog breed designs are one of the fastest sellers at on-line auctions. This trend in dog tobacciana collectibles is very much an investment for the future since it is still in its infancy, but all signs indicate that the best manufactured examples of this dog tobacciana will be highly sought after in years to come.
Antique silver and enamel cigarette case made in Germany featuring and English Setter or Munsterlander type dog.
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Time has shown that an investment in dog tobacciana is a sound one, and one that will remain strong in coming years.
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