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Matchstick Tin - Havelock
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Overview
Miniature round metal container with lid. Small wax tipped matches inside. Strike plate on base
Historical information
HAVELOCK TOBACCO CIGARETTES was owned by the British Australasian Tobacco Company, which was based in Melbourne and Sydney. This company was founded in England around 1902 and produced various ready rubbed tobacco tins, including HAVELOCK
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.127
Item type
Objects
Material
Brass
Wood
Width
20 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Weight
12 g
Inscriptions and markings
On top of lid: HAVELOCK TOBACCO CIGARETTES
Contextual information
The British-Australasian Tobacco Company was located in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. The main factory in Sydney was situated at the corner of Park and Elizabeth Streets, while the key facility in Melbourne was located on Bourke Street.
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Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 14 May, 2026
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