1890s COUNTERTOP ADVERTISING CIGAR CUTTER BRONZED CAST IRON PUSH DOWN CUTTER

Description

Very rare and original, 1890's Cast Iron, Push Down, Marquee Type, Equity Cigars Advertising Countertop Cigar Cutter and match Dispenser #117 manufactured by The Brunhoff Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.
This rare and very attractive, cast iron Cigar Cutter and Match dispenser measures approx. 7 1/4” tall to the top of the cast iron marquee and 6" by 8" at the base. The Cutter features an all over, copper flashed surface and is topped by an oblong marquee with cast, enamel painted text on the marquee that reads "Equity 5¢ Cigar”. The words feature black, red and cream colored enamel paint in the recesses of the letters and the other areas of the marquis features copper flashing.
The Push Down type Cigar Cutter and match Dispenser works by placing the tip of the Cigar in one of the holes in the plate in front of the marquee and pushing the the rocker plate downward. This action causes a blade to pass over the hole and nip off the end of the cigar and at the same time a wooden match is dispensed into the receiver just below the marquee. The base of the Cigar Cutter has a match strike channel on the front. The name of the manufacturer of this wonderful Cigar Cutter - The Brunhoff Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio - is cast into the back of the base along and the Model Number of the Cutter - "No. 117" – is cast on the underside. There is also a trap plate on the underside of the base that allow the cigar tips to be removed.
This very rare and original, Cast Iron Advertising Cigar Cutter and match Dispenser is in very good condition. There are no cracks, chips, breaks, repairs or physical damage of any kind to the cast iron elements. The copper flashing may have been professionally restored at some time in the past along with the enamel paint on the surface of the marquee. The cutter mechanism is intact, strong and in excellent working condition - the blade is sharp and well preserved. Please see the scans below for a good representation of the form and condition of this very attractive Countertop Advertising Cigar Cutter.
A very rare and original, 1890's Cast Iron, Push Down Marquee Type, Equity Cigars Advertising Countertop Cigar Cutter and a fantastic addition to any collection!!
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