What-is-it question LXII.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:54 pm

This might be a difficult one.
From the same ca.1890 Meriden Britannia Company catalog as the ice cream stand.
I would estimate the length at roughly 5 inches (12.70 cm.).
What was it called or used for?

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:12 pm

Hi Pat,
A cigar holder with built in vesta case?
Regards Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:48 pm

Hello Trev.
Well done. Yes it is a cigar stand.
This group never ceases to amaze me.

Pat.
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Post by **Granmaa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:12 pm

That is the most ridiculous mystery object yet! I wonder how many of these were made.

Miles
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:39 pm

Hello Miles.

Have only seen pictures of them.

I would not put my cigars in there, they would dry out.
I think this falls into the novelty or gift item category.
This would be a gift for a cigar smoker, not something he would buy for himself.

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:33 am

Hi Pat,
Does it mention the purpose of the barber pole type projection in the centre of the stand?
Regards Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:13 am

Hello Trev.

The catalog does not give any more information.
Not sure if the barber pole serves a purpose other than maybe adding stability.
One thing missing here is a cigar cutter.
Most smoking sets back then had some form of one attached.

Pat.
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