Posted 5 years ago
Loidiboid
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I'm new to this site and really new to the world of antiques and collectables.
I recently came across this puzzling device while clearing out a family property. It could date anywhere between 40 years and maybe 100 years, but I really have no idea. It is a bit of a gruesome looking implement though.
Although I've done extensive research online (and I'm talking hours and hours) I haven't been able to really narrow the search and I'm hoping that the CW supporters can assist.
This looks like a device used to slice off the top of a boiled egg. With the top sliced off, the egg would be served in an egg cup to hold it “upright” so the diner could scoop out the contents with a spoon.
If the cutting portion is too small for a hen’s egg, then it’s probably for a quail’s egg.
Lets not count our eggs before they hatch. If you look at the cutting edge on this, it has cut something way more resistant than an egg. However, if the quail eggs are pickled I will have a few with my beer, thanks.
Hi, Here's a pic of an antique egg topper. Egg must be in an eggcup to be cut. There's no cutting surfaces in the item in the photo Loidiboid posted.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=egg+topper&sxsrf=ACYBGNRSJtuRTB7t7lOID5NxeYYO4I7UtQ:1568755323027&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj205L-5NjkAhXO3J4KHRR2C_8Q7AkoAXoECAsQDQ&biw=1571&bih=603#imgrc=_K0zMxpxR4iTZM:
There is certainly a cutting edge in photo #1. Take note of the bevel on the piece with the numbers stamped on it. I believe you will find it is a vintage cigar cutter.
Sorry 'bout that fhrjr2, our posts crossed in cyber space.
Here is your answer to the puzzle.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forster/antiques/cigar-cutter-scissors-antique-circa-1900-reduced-from-99-to-80/1208148857
An antique cigar cutter. This comes close, but no cigar. Sorry!
https://www.google.ca/search?q=antique+cigar+cutter&sxsrf=ACYBGNRtgBlLGfkMHV2HtWEzBjch9UNUyg:1568757288687&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=VmbwU9Ll3D-p7M%253A%252CWlVofpQLah3NPM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRuhyb8AMzz6va_i70AB6aIGqNwWw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi18rin7NjkAhWRvJ4KHZngDfUQ9QEwAXoECAcQBg#imgrc=VmbwU9Ll3D-p7M:
The one I posted in the link is exact to the one above and taken from the same search page you did. Check it out: https://www.google.ca/search?q=antique+cigar+cutter&sxsrf=ACYBGNRtgBlLGfkMHV2HtWEzBjch9UNUyg:1568757288687&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=VmbwU9Ll3D-p7M%253A%252CWlVofpQLah3NPM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRuhyb8AMzz6va_i70AB6aIGqNwWw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi18rin7NjkAhWRvJ4KHZngDfUQ9QEwAXoECAcQBg#imgdii=LGL6ZMfarAG83M:&imgrc=z_uN4-tRVQf9TM:&vet=1
Kudos fhrjr2! I just didn't look hard enough.
It still looks very heavy - much more metal somehow, confusing bits. (The original one I mean.)
To answer the rest of Loidiboid's question, this is much closer to 100 years old than 40 years old.
I was gonna guess a cigar cutter too, but everybody else beat me to it...
Ain't CW **fun**?!! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Anythingobscure I left it alone for two hours waiting for someone else to jump in. I didn't want to leave it as an egg cutter.
Fhrjr2, If it matters I remain curious what the little 'tube-shaped' and 'v-shaped' cutters/blades (?) above the hinge pin would be for...the ring/blade below the hinge I guessed pretty immediately, but I haven't a clue what those other parts would do?
I stand corrected!! Thank you guys for getting it right! I never have been around tobacco related items so this being a cigar cutter would never have come to my mind. Now I must look up why a cigar must be cut!
If I owned it, I’d probably still try to make it cut eggs if I ever decided to eat one in that manner....lol!
nice job.... fhrjr2
Anythingobscure I haven't seen one of these used in 60 years but I can try to explain. Step one would be to place the end of the cigar into the hole where the tube shaped piece is and close it to make a hole, then place it in the cutter and squeeze it shut again to cut the end off square rather than being pointed or cone shaped, then lay it in the Vee groove and squeeze once again to puncture the cut off end. Cigars were rolled tight years ago and looked like a submarine. Cutting and puncturing them is the only way you could draw the smoke through them. Without being cut and split at the end they would just smolder and go out. Today very few places hand roll them anymore although good Cuban cigars are still hand rolled and also expensive.
Hello, I agree with fhrjr2. Really interesting!
https://lopi.com.au
What is the device really? I have searched google image but exactly not found what it is : https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sa=G&hl=en-BD&tbs=simg:CAESlgIJdh6n9a6f5_1IaigILELCMpwgaYQpfCAMSJ32YEpcSghKUBtAM1wzWDJQS_1heRJIE1giOFNak0kCSENew9jD6LIxowMaAwyfF1xw15amx2Wsfrx3bXnKz73ILzbd9Te6KSrR5sFZjT7gBHUNgnJhVBSzFcIAQMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgRsri1VDAsQne3BCRqDAQoYCgZjaXJjbGXapYj2AwoKCC9tLzAxdmtsChoKBnNpbHZlctqliPYDDAoKL20vMDI1c2Y4eAoWCgR0b29s2qWI9gMKCggvbS8wN2sxeAoaCgd0cmlnZ2Vy2qWI9gMLCgkvbS8wY2RuMmQKFwoFYnJhc3PapYj2AwoKCC9tLzAxNTA0DA&q=circle&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiv9I794sDlAhXBK48KHefiBUoQsw56BAgBEAE&biw=1920&bih=937
very interesting device!!!
Thanks
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daleanderson You are obviously not using a correct search string. Your results are for sterling silver jewelry and this item is an antique cigar cutter.