Josh Billings Cigar Cutter-The Brunhoff MFG Co

[TobiBeck]

Has anyone seen anything like this and by any chance know what it is worth?

 

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[Dihren]

Don't know what its worth, but thats cool! Where did you find/get it?

 

[TobiBeck]

It is a family heirloom passed down to my sister and I, we are trying to find anyone with info so if you know of anyone can you send them my way? I have researched like crazy on the internet and have come up empty handed.

 

[tigerbeetle]

With some segments of tobacciana collectibles surging -- cigar cutters and such being hugely popular -- your rarity, though having the famed "condition" issues, has huge appeal via the photo/image. I could see it easily going for $200 to $300 in even moderate bidding. To a "motivated" collector, that upper end is a sure thing. I'd likely be in for the lower end.
And it truly is hard to track down background info on your piece, due in large part to the nearly incalculable number of small companies making "doodads" for the long-lived tobacco industry. Tobacco-related promotional items reigned supreme for easily 150 years -- clear up to modern times, i.e. Salem products.
For TH'ers, I doubt that image would survive being buried for any length of time. This is surely an attic find.

 

[horsepwr426]

I think you have a really neat cigar cutter. I agree that overall condition is an issue with this cutter, however I would estimate the value would be closer to the $500-$600 range. I certainly would not mind seeing this cutter in my collection. Each person has an idea of an items value and we really do not have a set guideline to follow. All we really have to go by is what a similar item may have sold for or even the sheer desire to put a new addition on our shelf. It sure would be great to have an association or club for cigar cutter collectors.

 

[ABruce]

10 years ago, this type of object was going strong. Your cutter, if working perfectly, would have commanded $250. to $500. at a major antique or tobacco collectibles show, but most smoking accessories have nosedived in the last few years and I would now value it at about $150. to $250. but you never know, there might be somebody willing to pay a lot more. I remember when any old crappy cigar humidor was bringing at least $175., I've seen several old ones in the last year for well under $50. Most lighters have seemed to keep most of their value, however. Hope this helps.

 

[Carson Coin Master]

10 years ago, this type of object was going strong. Your cutter, if working perfectly, would have commanded $250. to $500. at a major antique or tobacco collectibles show, but most smoking accessories have nosedived in the last few years and I would now value it at about $150. to $250. but you never know, there might be somebody willing to pay a lot more. I remember when any old crappy cigar humidor was bringing at least $175., I've seen several old ones in the last year for well under $50. Most lighters have seemed to keep most of their value, however. Hope this helps.

I agree with you on that Bruce. I recently saw this exact same cigar cutter being sold at a local gun show for $150.00 and it looked to be in about the same condition if not better.

 

[austin]

These folks are right. Cigar stuff is still hot and that is worth some. Email Marvin Shanken at Cigar Afficianado Magazine and he will help you. There are some big time collectors out there. Marv bought JFK's humidor for several hundred thousand dollars. Hey, if you can afford Cubans you can pretty much write your own ticket.