Joya de Nicaragua Número 1

Battard13
Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
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Found a partially sealed box in an antique store today. Distributed by A. Oppenheimer & Co. Box number 07662. 4 cigars wrapped in celo inside. Box is labeled Joya De Nicaragua Número 1.

Can someone please tell me a little something about these Cigars

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  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    I hope I gave enough information, I have some pics as well but it doesn't appear that I can use attachments here. I know that it is an old box and I know a little about the history of the company but that's about it.
  • ddubridge
    ddubridge Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,949
    upload photos to a photobucket.com site and post them here.
  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    http://s938.photobucket.com/user/battard13/slideshow/Joya de Nicaragua numero 1
  • SleevePlz
    SleevePlz Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,408
    If no one here is able to help you out, try posting this to the JdN facebook page. I'm willing to bet someone there would get you the info you want. DE/JdN are very active in their social networks and are very helpful. Good luck!
  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    Thanks! I will give that a shot
  • ddubridge
    ddubridge Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,949
    Battard13:
    http://s938.photobucket.com/user/battard13/slideshow/Joya de Nicaragua numero 1
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  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    Some nice boots.
  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    Ah! You like my dirty Addidas. So here is the response to the pics that I got from the Joya De Nicaragua Facebook page.

    Wow, Brandon! That's a piece of history you have there! To give you a quick insight on that box: Nicaragua suffered a US Embargo during the 80's. Our brand was "hijacked" by our distributor in the US at the time and partnered up with a factory in Honduras to make imitation Joya de Nicaragua cigars that could be legally sold in the US. The box and band were identical to the real deal, only it clearly states "Made in Honduras". Our factory has always been in Nicaragua, ever since we started the cigar industry in our country 45 years ago! This is just one of the interesting episodes in our history. We invite you to learn more about us at http://joyacigars.com/about/ Thanks for sharing!!!
  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    Wow. That is a neat thing to learn!I'm a nerd who loves history...so cigar history? YES PLEASE.
  • onestrangeone
    onestrangeone Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,423
    Rain:
    Wow. That is a neat thing to learn!I'm a nerd who loves history...so cigar history? YES PLEASE.
    +1, love to find out about stuff like this!
  • SleevePlz
    SleevePlz Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,408
    That's awesome that they were able to quickly answer your questions. That's a very interesting little box you have there.
  • scooter mcgee
    scooter mcgee Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 322
    Very cool
  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7

    SleevePlz:
    That's awesome that they were able to quickly answer your questions. That's a very interesting little box you have there.


    Yah, thanks for the tip, they were very nice to get back with me. I love finding stuff that has an actual history as opposed to just being "old".
  • beatnic
    beatnic Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,133
    cool
  • ddubridge
    ddubridge Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,949
    onestrangeone:
    Rain:
    Wow. That is a neat thing to learn!I'm a nerd who loves history...so cigar history? YES PLEASE.
    +1, love to find out about stuff like this!
    Me too. Cigar history is awesome!
  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    very nice. i knew about the embargo but i didnt know about the brand hijacking. nice to learn stuff.
  • ShotgunJohn
    ShotgunJohn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,539
    Wow thanks for sharing the pictures and the history.
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    That's pretty cool. I'm surprised they didn't offer to buy it from you. That would probably be a neat piece to someone's box collection.
  • Battard13
    Battard13 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7
    Rhamlin:
    That's pretty cool. I'm surprised they didn't offer to buy it from you. That would probably be a neat piece to someone's box collection.


    Maybe it was a sad bit of history for them...They might be a little bitter over the embargo. I am glad to have it though, it's a nice conversation piece.

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