Find your local specialist Ask about this lot Bekka Saks Consultant A German standard silver and enamel cigarette case by Louis Kuppenheim, Pforzheim, early 20th century Depicting a woman and flowers, length 3 1/2in (9cm)
A July 2013 Gallup Poll asked them this open-ended question: "Trying to be as specific as possible, what strategies or methods for quitting smoking were most effective for you?" The poll found that 48 times as many credited cold turkey for their success than credited nicotine gum, 48 percent to only 1 percent
For adult buyers, the appeal often comes from: Brand recognition Distinctive red-and-gold packaging Chinese gift culture Premium positioning Soft pack and hard pack choices Carton buying options Duty-free availability in some markets Curiosity about taste compared with Western cigarettes However, popularity does not mean safety
Tobacco companies also poured money into, and built relationships with, Black institutions
"Every single one of them had a tattoo on their hand," Jackler said of the early Marlboro Men