Early Cast Iron Gooseneck Tobacco Cutter connors This piece depicts a female

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

15" W x 12" H

and retailers across the nation

MM - 106173 - 040423

(likely) The Emil J

Early Cast Iron Gooseneck Tobacco Cutter connors This piece depicts a femaleCast 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