Bidspirit auction | Antique Kaufmann Bros ”The V”

Antique Kaufmann Bros ”The V” Cigar Cutter - Antique Kaufmann Bros ”The V” Cigar Cutter, cast iron body reads ”THE V CUTTER”, base is stamped ”K.B. & B NEW YORK”, patent dates stamped on back, Kaufmann Bros & Bondy, a prominent New York tobacco accessory firm established in 1851, trimmed the capped ends of cigars by inserting the cigar tip into the holes, pressing the top spring-loaded plunder that snipped the tip clean, oval dish base collected the trimmings and had pre-drilled holes to screw firmly onto wooden checkout counters, central guide screw and internal assembly appears intact, age-related wear, moderate oxidation, minor scuffs and scratches, no cracks, good condition, see photos. 6 1/2” x 5 1/2”