Antique Tobacco Cutter Brown's Mule RJR Tobacco Co.

Description: ANTIQUE/VINTAGE BROWNS MULE TOBACCO CHOPPER STORE MODEL RJR TOBACCO COMPANY TOBACCO CUTTER ADVERTISING This model is a R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company cutter and was used to cut the brand Brown's Mule tobacco in 1 inch or 2 inch plugs. Date 1900-1925. This old tobacco chopper is for plug tobacco. It is made of cast iron. Embossed printing under the handle reads: BROWN'S MULE (a brand). The tobacco was measured and sold by the inch. T is embossed printing on the right side of this cutter that reads: 1 INCH 2 INCH. Other embossed printing on this cutter reads: R.J.R. TOB.CO. (R. J. Reynolds). It has a mounting hole at each end. This cutter has impressed printing on the bottom: MADE BY ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILA. PA.. FYI: In the early 20th century, tobacco was packaged much differently then it is today. Country stores would receive a “cake” of tobacco. Most stores owned a commercial tobacco cutter that was used for cutting the “cake” into pieces of plug chewing tobacco. The “cake” would be cut in half and then those halves would be cut in half, and so on, until the desired amount was achieved. These smaller pieces would sell for five to ten cents in the country store. Item Specifics: Country/Region of Origin: USA Original/Reproduction: Original Brand: Brown's Mule R.J.R (for R.J. Reynolds) Tob Co. Composition: Cast Iron Main Color: Black Measurements: 7 1/2" tall x 19" long x 4 ½” Wide. Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The original black paint and red and gold striping remains. The handle is in place and functions well. The blade is not sharp. Please refer to the photos to view details. Posted photos are considered part of the item description. Colors vary with ambient light, computer monitor resolution and flash photography. This is a pre-owned item-Please take a moment and view pictures carefully, read item description and ask questions before purchase. We guarantee the item is in good condition and fully complies with the accompanying description. If you find anything that is contrary or does not meet the specified quality you can return it within 14 days. We will only consider valid claims. Please note that in this case you will incur costs of return. Please be sure that all of your questions are answered before you place a bid or use the "Buy It Now" feature. We recycle, renew and reuse packaging helping the environment. Please understand this means your purchase may show up in a box with a name on it that does not pertain to your purchase. We take the time to package each item with care so it arrives safely to its new home. If you need more information about the purchased product please contact us. Something that appears insignificant to me may be significant to you.ENJOY YOUR PURCHASE #845 tobacco plug cutter, antique plug tobacco cutter, Antique Brown’s Mule RJR Tob co. Tobacco Cast Iron Cutter cigar Cigarette Ad, Antique Tobacco Cutter Brown's Mule RJR Tobacco Co., Chewing Tobacco Plug Cast Iron Cutter Chopper, Tobacco Cutter

Price: 159.99 USD

Location: Surprise, Arizona

End Time: 2024-12-05T15:39:54.000Z

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