Vintage Edgeworth Extra High Grade Plug Slice smoking tobacco tin

Edgeworth tobacco was a popular brand of pipe tobacco in the United States, known for its "Extra High Grade Plug Slice" variety. The company behind it, Larus & Brother Company, was based in Richmond, Virginia, and was a significant player in the tobacco industry for many decades. These tins were used to package and sell the tobacco, and they have since become collectible items.

These tins often featured distinctive lithographic designs, with blue being a common color for Edgeworth branding. The "Plug Slice" refers to a specific way the tobacco was cut and packaged, designed to be sliced off by the user. The presence of "Richmond, VA. U.S.A." clearly indicates its American origin and manufacturing location.