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Machine displays the patent no. 220969, which was applied for on 3rd March 1923.
As for the product vended - Allen & Ginter was a Richmond, Virginia, tobacco manufacturing company formed by John F. Allen and Lewis Ginter around 1880. The firm's cigarette brands included Richmond Gems, Virginia Brights, Perfection, Dandies and Little Beauties. Allen & Ginter also created and marketed the first cigarette cards for collecting and trading in the United States. The company merged with four other tobacco manufacturers to form the American Tobacco Company in 1890.
Rarity : Less Than Ten Known Examples
Cabinet : Wooden
Form : Wall Mounted
Payout / Vends : Product Vendor
History of Clement Garrett & Co. Ltd
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This Richmond Gem Cigarettes Vendor information page was created in March 2021 and last updated on 19th November 2025
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