Rare, Vintage 1950 Izaak Walton Wood Cigar Box - HE Snyder Cigar Co, Perkasie PA
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27539848 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Handmade: No |
Rare, historical vintage 1950 Izaak Walton Wood Cigar Box - Manufactured by the H.E. Snyder Cigar Company in Perkasie, PA.
History:The H.E. Snyder Cigar Co. was originally started by Horace E. Snyder on a small scale. Mr.Snyder initially made his cigars at his home, and would then pack his cigars in a suitcase and peddle them at stores close enough for him to ride his bike. Mr. Snyder contracted with E. Kleiner's & Co. (6th & Arch Streets in Perkasie) t...o make the popular White Ash cigar and at the same time he took the job of foreman for E. Kleiner and Co. Mr. Snyder later left the employ of E. Kleiner and rented the former Roig Cigar Factory until his own new factory on Fourth Street in Perkasie was complete. By 1930 five additions had been added to the factory with the labor force numbering 400. At that time two White Ash cigars sold for 5 cents and later 5 cents a piece. In 1936, the Perkasie factory had twelve regular machines and two long filler machines. Other varieties of Perkasie cigars were known as Senate Club, Izaak Walton, Pastime, and Panama Ribbon. In 1962 the last cigar factory was closed in Perkasie and went to Scranton, Pa. The building still remains in good condition and and houses several businesses at this time. It is located on Fourth Street between Walnut and Spruce Streets and is easily recognizable as the building sign has been maintained.Cigar box details:Izaak Walton Cigar Box Has Tax Stamp that reads: Class E, 50 which should equate it to 1950. The top of the box reads Izaak Walton as do the sides that have some fading. The front reads Izaak Walton Blunts, along with a 15 cent price tagIt has a metal swing clasp box closure on the front, and two metal hinges on the back of the boxFactory Stamp on bottom Inside has a Izaak Walton color label that includes the price reflected at 15 cents and H.E. Snyder Cigar Co. Inc. Perkasie, PA The overall condition of the box and interior graphics is excellent, but the external red paint has some fading, which could be carefully restored by a professional.It is a great piece
History:The H.E. Snyder Cigar Co. was originally started by Horace E. Snyder on a small scale. Mr.Snyder initially made his cigars at his home, and would then pack his cigars in a suitcase and peddle them at stores close enough for him to ride his bike. Mr. Snyder contracted with E. Kleiner's & Co. (6th & Arch Streets in Perkasie) t...o make the popular White Ash cigar and at the same time he took the job of foreman for E. Kleiner and Co. Mr. Snyder later left the employ of E. Kleiner and rented the former Roig Cigar Factory until his own new factory on Fourth Street in Perkasie was complete. By 1930 five additions had been added to the factory with the labor force numbering 400. At that time two White Ash cigars sold for 5 cents and later 5 cents a piece. In 1936, the Perkasie factory had twelve regular machines and two long filler machines. Other varieties of Perkasie cigars were known as Senate Club, Izaak Walton, Pastime, and Panama Ribbon. In 1962 the last cigar factory was closed in Perkasie and went to Scranton, Pa. The building still remains in good condition and and houses several businesses at this time. It is located on Fourth Street between Walnut and Spruce Streets and is easily recognizable as the building sign has been maintained.Cigar box details:Izaak Walton Cigar Box Has Tax Stamp that reads: Class E, 50 which should equate it to 1950. The top of the box reads Izaak Walton as do the sides that have some fading. The front reads Izaak Walton Blunts, along with a 15 cent price tagIt has a metal swing clasp box closure on the front, and two metal hinges on the back of the boxFactory Stamp on bottom Inside has a Izaak Walton color label that includes the price reflected at 15 cents and H.E. Snyder Cigar Co. Inc. Perkasie, PA The overall condition of the box and interior graphics is excellent, but the external red paint has some fading, which could be carefully restored by a professional.It is a great piece
