Samuel Gawith Blends History Question

[mycroftholmes]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

I know Samuel Gawith has been manufacturing pipe tobacco since 1878 after parting with GH & co, but does anyone know how long Full Virginia flake and 1792 flake have been in production? I have only ever seen vintage tins of Squadron leader and Sams own flake but never FVF and 1792 flake.

 

[BROBS]

that's because everywhere else besides USA 1792 is called cob flake for one.
not sure on FVF.

 

[odobenus]

Good question. I have a couple of fairly old tins of Skiff Mixture, but not 1878 old.

 

[mso489]

I thought SG and GH got back together, which seemed logical since they are so closely associated and in the same immediate area. I'll check pipedia.

 

[BROBS]

they did. in 2015

 

[sisyphus]

I thought SG and GH got back together, which seemed logical since they are so closely associated and in the same immediate area. I'll check pipedia.

yeah what, 2014? GH bought the tobacco, the people, and the equipment.