Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell This piece was designed for

This piece was designed for Brown-Saltman by John Keal

- Statesville

These stencils were among the first to use this patented way to interlock stencil letters

and mirrors

consistent with mid-20th century production

Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. victorian bell This piece was designed forc. 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