Early Cast Iron Gooseneck Tobacco Cutter connors 15" W x 12" H

15" W x 12" H

This piece depicts a female beachgoer promoting the "Virginia" brand of cigarettes

The tester would have been on display at a radio or electronics store and used to show Philco's superior product

It features a wooden plank side with the company branding stamped across it and the reverse features a faded floral and scroll motif

reflecting the strict enforcement of quarantine laws in early 20th-century America

Early Cast Iron Gooseneck Tobacco Cutter connors 15" W x 12" HCast iron tobacco cutter mounted on a thick wooden base, featuring a distinctive gooseneck shaped arm with pivoting blade and turned wooden handle. This form was commonly used in general stores and tobacconist shops for cutting plug tobacco into smaller portions for individual sale. The heavy cast construction provided durability, while the ergonomic handle allowed for a strong, clean cut. Gooseneck cutters such as this were staples of late 19th and