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Late 19th Century Guillotine Cigar Cutter

$2,200
£1,666.30
€1,913.68
CA$3,082.92
A$3,351.76
CHF 1,777.10
MX$40,179.04
NOK 22,586.08
SEK 20,691.92
DKK 14,302.36

About the Item

Late 19th-century French guillotine-style cigar cutter crafted in mahogany with brass and steel fittings. This functional tabletop cutter features a vertical blade mechanism weighted with a brass block, designed to deliver a precise, clean cut to cigar tips. The structure includes twin uprights joined by a shaped pediment, with a steel guillotine blade and brass counterweight sliding smoothly within the frame. The mahogany platform incorporates a shaped rest for the cigar, a semi-circular receiving cup, and support struts in patinated brass. A rare and decorative example of tobacco-related paraphernalia from the Belle Époque era. Dimensions: depth 6.3" (16 cm), width 9.5" (24 cm), height 16" (40.5 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Metal
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1531246290922

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