About this objectA rectangular The Three Caftles cigarette tin with hinged lid manufactured by W.D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol & London. The exterior is coloured green with black and silver writing and silver lines, decoration and shield. Records 20 prize medals and lists London 1862, New Zealand 1882, Antwerp 1885, Jamaica 1881 among others. Has four holes punched in the side. and "50 Cigarettes"
MakerW.D. & H.O. WILLS
Place MadeBristol & London, England
Medium and MaterialsPainted and embossed Metal Hinged box
Inscription and MarksOn exterior of lid: "The Three Cafles Cigarettes" "W.D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol & London", "Theres no sweeter Tobacco comes from Virginia, no better brand than the "Three Caftles" Shields, Trade marks and awards. this information is repeated on inside of lid.
On lip of lid: "50 Cigarettes" and "The Contents of this package are the goods of the successors to W.D. & H. O. Wills".
