Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell While it still served the

While it still served the Louisville-Evansville area

- Statesville

This piece was designed for Brown-Saltman by John Keal

consistent with mid-20th century production

35" W x 37" D x 39" H

Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell While it still served thec. 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