Vintage Tobacco Cutter by P. Lorillard & Co.

Item Details

A vintage cast iron tobacco cutter by P. Lorillard & Company. Cutters such as this rested on the counters of general stores for used by patrons to cut plug chewing tobacco for sale by the inch, or half inch. It features a long base with a semi-circle frame encompassing a blade that drops when a lever is pressed down, and two mounting holes for fastening to a counter or table top. The name ‘P. Lorillard & Co.’ is embossed into the frame and base.

Condition

- discoloration and some rust to the finish; lever works when tested.

Dimensions

Item #

18LOU020-720