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Superb Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter
Carse Antiques
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Superb Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Superb early 1900's Edwardian period mahogany and brass mechanical tobacco cutter of outstanding quality. I have never seen this design before and I can't find out anything about it. There is no manufacturers name on it anywhere that I can see. The handle is beautifully made. Everything is there and it all works perfectly.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 8" by 5" by 3" high

CIRCA; 1890 - 1910

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043377
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Description
Superb early 1900's Edwardian period mahogany and brass mechanical tobacco cutter of outstanding quality. I have never seen this design before and I can't find out anything about it. There is no manufacturers name on it anywhere that I can see. The handle is beautifully made. Everything is there and it all works perfectly.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 8" by 5" by 3" high

CIRCA; 1890 - 1910

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043377
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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Archive I An Edwardian rectangular mahogany box fitted with a brass and steel mechanical lever mechanism for cutting tobacco.

Superb Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter

Archive II An Edwardian rectangular mahogany box fitted with a brass and steel mechanical lever mechanism for cutting tobacco. View II
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Archive VII An Edwardian rectangular mahogany box fitted with a brass and steel mechanical lever mechanism for cutting tobacco. View VII
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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An Edwardian rectangular mahogany box fitted with a brass and steel mechanical lever mechanism for cutting tobacco.
Superb Edwardian Mechanical Tobacco Cutter
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An Edwardian rectangular mahogany box fitted with a brass and steel mechanical lever mechanism for cutting tobacco.
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FAQs

An Edwardian mechanical tobacco cutter is a tabletop device manufactured during the early 20th century, designed to slice dense blocks or plugs of tobacco into fine flakes for pipe smoking.

These items were predominantly constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for the casing, paired with cast iron, steel, or brass for the lever and blade mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age, such as slight oxidisation on brass components, hand-assembled fixings like slotted screws, and age-consistent wear to the wooden timber casing.

This type of object functions effectively as a tactile decorative accent placed on an office desk, bookcase, or sideboard, complementing classic, industrial, or library-style interiors.

Keep the timber nourished with natural beeswax polish and wipe the metal elements with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals that might remove the historic patina.
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