Lot 162


Charms Candy Co. was founded in 1912 by Walter Reid Jr. as Tropical Charms, which were the square-shaped fruit-flavored hard candies he manufactured, among the first candies to be individually wrapped in cellophane. Located on Bloomfield Avenue, the company, now known as Charms Candy, had its products included in U.S. Army combat rations during World War II, a tradition that continues to the present with the candies included in military Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). Following World War II, Charms faced difficult times due to both the instability of the post-war sugar market and the growing popularity of other hard candies, including Lifesavers. Walter Reid III, the son of the companys founder, returned from active service and took charge of the company; he was running Charms when Blow Pops lollipops with a bubble-gum center were invented in the early 1970s. Blow Pops became the companys best-selling product of all time. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 3.5" long Condition:
- Very Good Unopened Condition
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