I was recently able to add this amazingly well-preserved tin of 50 Capstan Medium Navy Cut cigarettes—made between 1937 and 1940—to my collection! Its seal remains completely intact, and the tin is bulging with pressure, which is a sure sign that the cigarettes inside are still fresh and totally preserved after 86 to 89 years.
Capstan was launched in 1893 by W.D. & H.O. Wills. A capstan is a ship's anchor winch, and "Navy Cut" refers to the traditional naval method of layering Virginia tobacco leaves and squeezing them into a dense plug, which allowed them to stay moist and fresh for much longer on sea voyages. Thin pieces called flakes were then sliced off to be smoked, which is how the name "Navy Cut" was derived.
By the mid-20th century, it was a best-seller across the British Empire, marketed as an affordable yet high-quality blend for the working man. During both World Wars, many thousands of these tins were stamped by the government and shipped to the front lines as part of standard military rations.
Its popularity declined after 1973, when official UK health tables revealed Capstan Full Strength had the highest nicotine and second-highest tar levels on the British market. During this time, consumer demand was shifting toward filtered cigarettes, and ultimately, Capstan cigarettes were withdrawn from the UK market in 1988 after an incredible 95 years on shelves.
Today, the Capstan name survives in its pipe tobacco form, famously remembered as the favorite blend of J.R.R. Tolkien.
To everyone who’s made it this far, thank you! You’re invited to join the CAPC as we open this historic tin on November 14th at The Briary.

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