Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell 35" W x 37" D

35" W x 37" D x 39" H

consistent with mid-20th century production

This example captures the vibrant mid-century style of Scotch whisky promotion

This piece was part of a series of "Industrial Nature Cabinets" produced for American schools by A

5" in width with a standing height of 5"

Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell 35" W x 37" Dc. 1900s 1920s; L. Lewis Cigar Mfg. Co. Newark, NJ Stamped metal cigar box opener advertising "JOHN RUSKIN CIGAR 5" and "L. LEWIS CIGAR MFG. CO." The slender form features a flat handle with a rounded end and a slotted tip designed for prying open nailed cigar boxes. Its simple construction reflects the kind of practical counter tool often supplied to tobacconists, while the stamped advertising turned an everyday implement into a durable brand