From the end of the Civil War until the explosive popularity of the
cigarette in the early twentieth century. the cigar was king. For
the pleasure and convience of cigar smokers a wide variety of
smoking accessories were manufactured, including cigar cutters and
lighters. The cutters range from simple vest pocket models to
ingenious mechanical contraptions that would occupy a prominent
place on the counter of the local tobacconist. In between are
beautifully sculpted Vienna bronze and wooden desk models. In many
cases these are combined with lighters, to offer the smoker
full-service convenience. The lighters range from alcohol dips to
electric devices. They are sometimes cast as stunning figures or
are elegantly formed lamps, using blown glass or pierced tin.
Beautiful color photographs document these wonderful objects,
accompanied by concise, informative descriptions. The text places
the cutters in their historical context and contains helpful
information. A value guide is included.
General
| Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
1997 |
| First published: |
July 2007 |
| Authors: |
Jerry Terranova
|
| Dimensions: |
279 x 215 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
176 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-88740-941-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Antiques & collectables >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-88740-941-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780887409417 |
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