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THBCivil War Tobacco Cutter Made by Libby POW Dr. Shaffer
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
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LiveFeb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017
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- Lot Description
Small iron and brass tobacco cutting device mounted on its original wood box, (2 x 4 x 1 in. high). Maximum height with tobacco cutter device approx. 2.5 in. The device is iron semicircular shaped with iron cutting blade and nicely turned tiny brass handle. The wooden cover of the box (with the device mounted on it) is inletted on top and slides to open. Underside of box (which also acts as its base) is covered in blue cotton cloth. With white cotton on the inside. The cloth fitting is original to the box. Accompanied by original, very faded, but readable (under close study) three line inscription: Made by Dr. Shaffer while in Libby Prison and a [illegible] bone, which certainly would be the small (1 x 2.5 in.) Christian cross of white bone that was found in the box and has obviously always accompanied it. A second paper label ink inscribed Dr. Shaffer Libby Prison is affixed to the underside of the box's wooden cover. The box also contains what appear to be five tiny rolled tobacco miniature cigars or other type of chewing or smoking pieces that have always been with it. No further information has been obtained regarding the Civil War service record of "Dr. Shaffer."
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.Box was clearly used and condition is very good considering age. Inked notes have faded, but the inscriptions are mostly legible. Some spotting, staining on box exterior.Condition
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