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Lot 9
Abdulla Imperial Preference Tin Box, United Kingdom
Estimate : 500 - 700
Founded in 1902, Abdulla & Co were extremely successful tobacco merchants and manufactures. Their specialities included Egyptian, Virginian and Turkish blends of tobacco. In order to promote their brand and convey a message of luxury, sophistication and prestige, they moved their headquarters in 1917 to 173 New Bond Street in Mayfair. This was the former home of the famous Faberge Jewellers.
The ‘Imperial Preference’ slogan on their tobacco blends was designed to promote their exclusive image. It reflected the proposal by several British industrialists to introduce a system of reciprocal trade agreements between the colonies of the British Empire and her dominions. While this seemed ideal on paper as a way of strenghtening the British Empire, the move was in reality about trade protectionism against the threat of increased competition from Germany and the United States. The proposal did not finally come into play. However, the term 'Imperial Preference' suggests exclusivity, privilege and high social status.
This tin by Abdulla & Co. is green. It would have held 50 cigarettes when full. The lettering and motif on the top and inner side of the box add to its aesthetic.
Hammer Price :
800
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 80.00
Total
880
The lot has ended
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Founded in 1902, Abdulla & Co were extremely successful tobacco merchants and manufactures. Their specialities included Egyptian, Virginian and Turkish blends of tobacco. In order to promote their brand and convey a message of luxury, sophistication and prestige, they moved their headquarters in 1917 to 173 New Bond Street in Mayfair. This was the former home of the famous Faberge Jewellers.
The ‘Imperial Preference’ slogan on their tobacco blends was designed to promote their exclusive image. It reflected the proposal by several British industrialists to introduce a system of reciprocal trade agreements between the colonies of the British Empire and her dominions. While this seemed ideal on paper as a way of strenghtening the British Empire, the move was in reality about trade protectionism against the threat of increased competition from Germany and the United States. The proposal did not finally come into play. However, the term 'Imperial Preference' suggests exclusivity, privilege and high social status.
This tin by Abdulla & Co. is green. It would have held 50 cigarettes when full. The lettering and motif on the top and inner side of the box add to its aesthetic.

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