Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell and mirrors

and mirrors

This piece was designed for Brown-Saltman by John Keal

These two pieces both feature stenciled lettering that gives us their name and origin

5" in width with a standing height of 5"

Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell and mirrorsc. 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