Posted 7 years ago
Daddy_Nobu…
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Wondering if anyone can help identify this gold tone Cracker Jack item. I think a stamp holder... recently found among my grandmother's things.
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Posted 7 years ago
Daddy_Nobu…
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Wondering if anyone can help identify this gold tone Cracker Jack item. I think a stamp holder... recently found among my grandmother's things.
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What are the dimensions Dave? Maker's mark on the other side?
I like it!!
Is it a case to put Cracker Jack prizes in??
Dave, Size is 2" x 2-1/2". Added pic of it open. I was thinking a stamp holder or maybe a match safe. It's well made. No markings I can find. The logo looks similar to the box from 1915-ish... but I don't know Jack! ;0) My 81 year old father hid a box of valuables before going to Florida last winter, then forgot his stash spot. We helped him find it while visiting on vacation up northwestern lower Michigan. Dad took inventory and then handed me this piece and said "Here, finder's fee, it was your grandmother's." LOL good ol' Dad.
Business card holder for a CJ sales representative?
I just read that the circle around an R came into use in 1946 by the Lanham Act. So......this case appears to have been manufactured in 1946 or later. I am intrigued by it.....obviously! : )
That R is a marker's mark I see in the 3rd picture
P-n-g, I think a little too small for business cards but maybe...
Dave, The R in this case is the symbol for Reliable Confections, the candy outfit with which Cracker Jack Co. is rooted.
And thanks for bouncing ideas guys. I'm intrigued too. Lord help me if I get hooked on Cracker Jack AND Coca-Cola!
Based on the wear and size, I'm pretty sure this is a matchbook holder. Tested with an old book. Perfect fit. And Grandma was a smoker.
Closing this one out. Learned some interesting facts about Cracker Jack Co. over the past few days. This is indeed a matchbook holder and likely an early premium. From 1910-1912, before Cracker Jack boxes contained toys, they contained coupons for premiums which were redeemed at local stores upon selection from a catalog. Things like silverware, sporting goods, toys, games and other useful “household goods” were offered. This matchbook holder appears to fall into that category.
Thank you for THE answer!!
If only it were Coca-Cola, David! :0)
Very cool Dave! I would've bought it too.
Thanks Perry. Even better, it was free!