Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. phone As is evident in the

As is evident in the listing

so the practice discontinued

and minor surface marks consistent with its cardboard construction and intended commercial use

When not in use

of Lancaster

Antique John Ruskin Promotional Cigar Box Opener by L. Lewis Cigar Co. phone As is evident in thec. 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