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Ray Van
03-29-2014, 01:14 PM
Just picked this up at a local auction. 99.99% sure it is a reproduction but the price was right and it makes a nice display piece. It has a paper label which was clue #1 that it isn't the real thing.

Looking for feedback on what it might be:
a) the real thing (as if!)
b) an authentic reproduction (if so is it new or vintage repro)
c) somebody's home job

Thanks for looking!

Ray

Leon
03-30-2014, 08:49 AM
Just looks like a regular ole reproduction to me. The image and printing on the label are too grainy to be real, imo. Plus, as you said, the label is paper and on a real one I believe it would be litho on the tin, but I have never held one so am not positive.

canjond
03-30-2014, 12:29 PM
You're right Leon... not a paper label on the real one. Looks like a good 'ole Prince Albert with a paper label.

Ray Van
03-30-2014, 03:18 PM
Do you have Prince Albert in a can? No, but I have Ty Cobb in a Prince Albert can! :)

Ray

1880nonsports
03-30-2014, 03:24 PM
and based on the configuration of the can itself I'd say Prince Albert it is..........The OP or seller hasn't shown the the bottom - most all have the brand name there. The original is litho on tin................

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