DUNCE WITH BROKEN SLATE CIGAR CUTTER.

DUNCE WITH BROKEN SLATE CIGAR CUTTER. An attractive cast iron cigar cutter. Patented 1885 featuring a black youth seated on earthen mound. When the cigar is placed in the youth’s mouth, and his arm is depressed, the tip of the cigar would be cut off. Normally found in a nickel plated or copper oxidized finish, this particular example is quite rare and is enameled in vibrant colors. The iron cutter itself is attached to a flanged wooden base. SIZE: 7″ t with base. CONDITION: Overall paint condition very good plus. Lacking “broken slate” in right hand. Spring to hold arm up is either lacking or weak from age? 1-13417 (450-750)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3221	$486.00	DUNCE WITH BROKEN SLATE CIGAR CUTTER. An attractive cast iron cigar cutter. Patented 1885 featuring a black youth seated on earthen mound. When the cigar is placed in the youth’s mouth, and his arm is depressed, the tip of the cigar would be cut off. Normally found in a nickel plated or copper oxidized finish, this particular example is quite rare and is enameled in vibrant colors. The iron cutter itself is attached to a flanged wooden base. SIZE: 7″ t with base. CONDITION: Overall paint condition very good plus. Lacking “broken slate” in right hand. Spring to hold arm up is either lacking or weak from age? 1-13417 (450-750) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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