Bull Durham charm

matmit · Feb 6, 2017

I found this over the weekend at an old farmhouse site.
At first I thought it was a small scrap of lead or copper.

I know Bull Durham was a tobacco sold back in the day, but why the hole on top?

Also, the bottom part which was bent over appears to be the "ground" he was once standing on.

matmit · Feb 6, 2017

It appears that they gave away a 14K gold plated charm with every 5-cent sack of tobacco.
Enough for 40 hand rolled cigarettes :lol:

https://www.google.com/search?q=bul...hUKEwjzqqyoh_3RAhWrKcAKHbWcBK8QsAQIMw#imgrc=_

MattLock · Feb 6, 2017

Wow no trace of gold left

matmit · Feb 6, 2017

I think the coolest thing is that it was made in the 1930's by the Schwaab Stamp Company right here in Milwaukee. They are still in business, and recently relocated next door to my company!

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