Q: Can you tell me something about this cigar tin with the picture of the distinguished-looking man on the lid? The sides are embossed in gold “J.M. Fortier Limited Manufacturers Montreal,” “Colonial,” and “25 Chamberlain Cigars.” The inside of the hinged lid is gold with black letters that say “Chamberlain’ Cigars, Manufactured by J.M. Fortier, Limited, Montreal.” How old is it and is it worth anything?
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