Rare And Significant Countertop Cigar Cutter – Late 19th Century

A rare and spectacular countertop cigar cutter, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.

Particularly large in size—48 cm high by 30 cm wide by 20 cm deep—this astonishing smoking accessory wittily replicates the silhouette and mechanical principle of a real guillotine.

Serving as a smoking accessory, a mechanical curiosity, and a counterpiece all at once, this imposing guillotine must have been a particularly eye-catching item in the world of tobacco shops, smoking rooms, cafés, and clubs of the late 19th century.

Today, its unusual character, large dimensions, and highly sculptural presence make it a remarkable collector’s item and curiosity cabinet piece, likely to appeal to both collectors of antique tobacco accessories and enthusiasts of bar-top objects and mechanical curiosities.