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02-23-2021, 07:52 PM
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Thanks for the responses gentleman!
Thanks for the responses gentleman!
Great info! Has anyone purchased any of the cards in the three sets in their original tins? Patrick Last edited by Vintagecatcher; 02-23-2021 at 08:31 PM. 
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02-23-2021, 08:20 PM
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Connection between Autosale Gum and Sterling Gum
Incorporated in 1914, Sterling Gum Co. was organized by interests connected with the American Tobacco Company to manufacture and sell chewing gum and other confections. The company took over the plants of the Autosales Gum & Chocolate Co. at Long Island NY, Louisville KY, and Toronto Canada. Products included Sterling gum in two flavors, Dentyne, Bloodberry, Frozen Mints, Bradshaws, Red Heather, Sweet Pea and Colgans Taffy Tolu brands. They even had early inserts to mimic the success that tobacco companies had in the era.
As Tom's example illustrates, the Colgan's Chip tins were still being marketed in 1914 with the Sterling Gum designation. Were any round baseball images still being inserted into to the tins is the question? Patrick Last edited by Vintagecatcher; 02-23-2021 at 08:27 PM.
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02-23-2021, 09:04 PM
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I can remember about 25-30 years ago I found a Colgans tin at an antique shop in North Pole Alaska. I bought it because it was a Colgans tin. When I opened it I found the gum and a card. Totally surprised.
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02-25-2021, 08:34 PM
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Unsurpassed ephemera associated with Colgan's Chips
The ephemera associated with the Colgan's Chips, whether it be their ad pieces or their point of sale displays, is simply the best!
Here's a little eye candy to support my claim! Patrick Last edited by Vintagecatcher; 02-25-2021 at 08:43 PM.
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01-18-2022, 02:33 PM
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Not sure if there is still life/action to this thread but I'm brandy new to the Colgan Chip cards and tins - such a great collectible!
A nice Net54 member just sold me my first tin (violet) and am now looking to add a mint tin AND 2 HOF cards to display with the tins - Addie Joss and Rube Waddell. If anyone is still reading this post and might have a lead to either of these cards (raw please, I'd like to display them in my new tins) I'd appreciate any leads you experienced collectors might suggest. Thanks very much - Jeff
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01-18-2022, 03:42 PM
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Great post and some nice info and photos!
Jimmy
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06-17-2022, 03:17 PM
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Time to add another Colgan's Chip Tin variation to the list
Picked up another few Colgan's Chips Mint tins recently.
When I compared one pf the pickups to Tom's previous list, I realized I had another new variation: A Sterling Gum Mint tin with writing around the bottom border. I also have a variation Colgan's Mint gum tin with a Louisville address with writing around the top lid. The plot thickens! Patrick
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