Bluebonnet Hill Estates & Antiques
Early Tom’s Toasted Peanuts Countertop Dispenser Jar
$93
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In 1925, Tom Huston founded "Tom's Roasted Peanuts" and began selling his coconut oil toasted peanuts for five cents a bag. Within two years, his peanuts were being sold throughout the US, generating $4 million in sales. Unfortunately, within six years of founding his company, he lost it due to large outstanding loans for his rapid expansion of the company, but his company was carried on by the trust company that absorbed his debt. This 10” tall counter top (including the lid and red knob) Tom’s jar would have been one of the first styles of jars used to merchandise his peanuts, since his initial price was 5 cents a bag. Considering it’s around 100 years old, it is in remarkable condition. The graphics are crisp and clean; the red knob on the lid has only a tiny speck of missing paint and the embossed Tom’s on the knob is crisp. There is one chip on the inside rim of the mouth that is hard to see when the lid is on (photo), and there is a minuscule fleabite on the underside of the lid that I tried to take a picture of and it’s not detectable (last photo). The jar is squite substantial, weighing 4 lbs 4 oz.
This would be a wonderful addition to your Tom’s Peanuts collection or to use as a cookie jar. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Please look at the photos closely, they are part of the description of the item. We will always consider any reasonable offer for our pieces.
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We estimate shipping/handling costs on the high side and will gladly refund the overage to you if you pay by PayPal. Alternate shipping fees may be checked out in the drop down shipping box below the photos of the item.
This would be a wonderful addition to your Tom’s Peanuts collection or to use as a cookie jar. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Please look at the photos closely, they are part of the description of the item. We will always consider any reasonable offer for our pieces.
For shipping rates, there is a convenient drop-down menu “Shipping and Returns” below the photos and above the item description to see what it would cost to ship to your home, once you put in your own Zip Code. We ship via UPS, USPS, and FedEx but can only display two carriers. If you don’t see your desired carrier, please inquire about the rate.
Remember, even if you do not have a PayPal account, you may pay with your credit card through PayPal. If paying by personal check, the item will be shipped as soon as the check clears the bank. HOWEVER, ON INTERNATIONAL SALES, PLEASE PAY VIA PAYPAL; also, we cannot anticipate what your customs fees may be. So, you may be charged customs or duties by your home country.
We estimate shipping/handling costs on the high side and will gladly refund the overage to you if you pay by PayPal. Alternate shipping fees may be checked out in the drop down shipping box below the photos of the item.
Item id: TRBR-ADV-toms
Item type: Antique
Item type: Antique
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