The post 1928 Carreras cigarette factory (the "new" Arcadia Works) is still standing to this day, although no longer a tobacco company premises. The building is very art deco although in reality it is of Egyptian style architecture.
It is most likely that this cigarette tin dates from around the late 1930's ~ 1940's although I have no proof of this other than the fact that the Craven "A" cigarettes were very popular in this period, particularly with soldiers serving in WWII.
So very dated marketing messaging used!
Inside the top lid it reads...
WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR THROAT
Tell that to the poor souls who have had a tracheostomy procedure!
CRAVEN "A" Cigarette Case
All tin construction
Distinctive company logo "Black Cat" on the front (you can see this on their building as well)
Hinged one side
Case dimensions: 88mm x 76mm x 14mm high
CONDITION:
I have three of these cases, when purchasing please tell me which "number" you want - each is clearly identified in the photographs.
ALL cases are straight, no dents, no bends
ALL hinges work fine
ALL cases open easily
ALL case show some discolouration/oxidisation (see the photographs)
Since getting these years ago, we have always kept them in sealed plastic to preserve the condition (poor as it is) - this is how they will be supplied (sealed)
