Early Goodwin tobacco box thoughts?

[Econteachert205]

Hey guys, I picked up this tobacco box and know basically nothing other than it has a patent date inside of 1856, it is E. Goodwin and Bro which is the earliest name for Goodwin I believe. Box itself is very solid with metal wire hinges still functioning. I haven't been able to locate another like it. Just picked it up today. Is it as rare as I think? I know it's rough but any idea of collectibility or value? Not sure what I want to do with it, any info would help. Thanks

[oldjudge]

Dennis-Interesting box, thanks for posting it. In the Old Judge Book, we picture a similar box, with different imagery. I think these boxes predate cigarette production. Goodwin and Bros predates Goodwin and Company. Again, we detail the company history in the book. Nice find!

[1880nonsports]

(of course!) that it pre-dates the packaging in packs. I passed on a similar (or the same) box in around 1995. It was around 150.00. Never seen another. Beat but neat - thanks god there's an inner label to salvage it's appeal.

[Econteachert205]

Thanks for the help guys.

[Sean1125]

Dennis this is incredible!

[canjond]

Agreed with the others. Really cool box, and I think it's visually appealing (condition aside).

[Joe_G.]

A long shot . . .

Bumping an old 2015 thread in hopes of locating the early Goodwin box featured within.

I was able to track the box from Dennis to Jim Manos but then the trail goes cold. Jim doesn't recall who he sold it to but could be a board member. Dennis and Jim were supportive of me bumping this old thread.

If you know the location of this box or any Goodwin cartons/boxes I'd love to hear from you (or post here for all to enjoy).

Thank You !!

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