1950s Nellie Fox "Favorite" Chewing Tobacco Retail Display

Sold For:

$330

Year:

1950

Auction:

2023 Spring

Lot #:

2919

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Extremely rare 1950s retail counter display featuring Nellie Fox in promotion of "Favorite" chewing tobacco. The colorful die-cut cardboard display pictures a profile image of Fox, sporting a large wad of tobacco in his cheek, while the bold text proclaims: "Nellie Fox says 'Favorite is the chewing tobacco I use and recommend to you!'" The self-standing counter display was designed to hold free samples of "Favorite" chewing tobacco. The counter display notes that "You Can Taste the Quality!" The display (7 L x 3.75 D x 10.5 H inches) is in remarkable condition given its age and fragile nature, let alone its intended use. Aside from a few light creases, the piece remains in virtually the same state as it did when originally issued and it sat on a store counter. In Excellent condition overall. Opening Bid $200.