Posted 7 years ago
Peasejean55
(415 items)
When I bought my Jade ring the stall holder put this on the table, he said I couldn't touch this piece, but if I gave the correct answer it would be a free gift. Not one to throw a challenge up I looked it over, the clue he gave me was you could use it for smoking. I stood and stared for about 10 minutes remember I couldn't touch it so I couldn't see the bottom. My first answer was did it have anything to do with a pipe, nope, he was going to take it away and I said oh come on let me have another guess, well I thought the only thing I could come up with was something to do with cigars, so I mentioned this and he said I was near enough and he gave it to me. When I looked up the name L.C. Hardtmuth who are an Austrian company, and the patient number I found it was a sprung cigar punch. I think it's from the 1900s and is probably made of brass.
Many thanks for looking
Thanks CindB, yes it's cool. I was going back to Spain on Sunday, I've decided to stay for a couple of more weeks. I'll have another look on his stall next week. :-))
That is really AWESOME!! I would have never guessed what this is. I've seen cigar cutters, but never a cigar punch. So cool!!!
Hi Scott, yes it's pretty neat, I always thought of cigar cutters, not a cigar punch. Thanks as always for passing by and taking a interest.
Hey Jean, sounds like a great seller....well done!
I have one of these as well by the same maker........silverplate by the look of it with a ring to attach to a watchchain.
Hi Judy, mine isn't silver plate, I have seen them online, this one smells of brass, even though in some places it seems to have worn off. Unfortunately this doesn't have the ring attached but I'm sure I could find one. I was going back to Spain on Sunday, but I've decided to stay in the U.K. For a extra 3 weeks. Next Tuesday I'll have another look at the stall and see what other goodies he has.
Extra holiday time sounds great! Enjoy!!
I'm Spending some quality time with my Mum. I was suppose to come back to Blighty at the end of January, a family gathering, so I've decided instead of living out of a suitcase like I've done for the las 3 WKs, I'm chilling, sounds a good plan.
It is a good plan Jean and your mum will be loving having you there!
I'm not sure about that Judy, we are complete opposites, lol.
Great story Jean. I've never heard of a cigar punch, so I had to look it up. Very interesting piece, congrats!
Thanks Rick, I've also been looking this up online. :-)
Was meaning to say Jean that we have always called ours a cigar Piercer!! Not sure if there is a difference between a punch and a piercer.......will have to google tomorrow..........
Hi Judy, I'll also google that, thanks.
Yes Judy they are also called pierces.
Oh great....thanks Jean!! There are some interesting and nice tobacco related items to be found!
Speaking of tobacco.....my husband and I have not had a cigarette for coming up to 16 weeks now!!!! Quite pleased with ourselves since we had been smokers for 45+ years........ and we haven't even killed each other LOL! :)
Hi Judy, it's great to hear that you and your better half have taken the plunge and given up smoking. I gave up 10 years ago, I also gave up for 3 years before then, what ever you do don't give in to temptation.
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Thanks Jean......