Nice looking gauge. My guess is it's made out of Mahogany. Take the rule off and see if there's an old worn scale under it. There might be some other information there too.
Antique tuck cutter/board & cigar mold I would buy if.....
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MarcL
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The rule was set crooked. The top left screw looks right though. I have a feeling the gauge is right.
I have not found his patents yet but there's this.. https://texanculturescollections.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/i-0046i/
"Gauges like this one, at the Institute of Texan Cultures, helped to ensure each cigar was made to the same standard length and diameter. This cigar gauge was patented by John J. Sander of New York, in 1884."
I have not found his patents yet but there's this.. https://texanculturescollections.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/i-0046i/
"Gauges like this one, at the Institute of Texan Cultures, helped to ensure each cigar was made to the same standard length and diameter. This cigar gauge was patented by John J. Sander of New York, in 1884."
Smokin Harley
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MarcL ,that is a beautiful piece of old tobacciana that will be a nice addition to your rolling room or a user if you need . Nice mahogany too. Looks like its in really good condition.
The quote below, is regarding a different cigar gauge patented by (presumably) the same John J. Sander.
Bob
So, the dating of your cigar gauge may be around the turn of the 20th century.Institute of Texan Cultures Collections Blog said:
Bob
Pretty cool gauge. It's definitely Mahogany
MarcL
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Yeah, well, this ring insert is not metal as stated at least.
Smokin Harley
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what is it then...bakelite??
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nice vintage technical drawings...how cool is that?? I have a cousin who is an independent architect...he'd really appreciate this.
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I think so. and then there's this.. https://www.google.com/patents/US308115
I saved the pic of the technical drawing on file . Someday I'm going to get a hold of some old looking aged yellowed parchment type paper , print it,frame it and make a wall hanging out of it for my rolling area. This is cool stuff to find.
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There's plenty more of those if you want. https://www.google.com/search?tbm=pts&hl=en&q=cigar+making#safe=off&hl=en&tbm=pts&q=cigar+
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charlie G.
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Marc that's one cool primitive mold. I would love to have the money to get a press like show.
Maybe I will cruise the flea markets in Lancaster county, Pa come spring looking for one.
Maybe I will cruise the flea markets in Lancaster county, Pa come spring looking for one.
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Just bought the double wheel stacker that Mark posted...that will make my life easier. Thx Mark
Smokin Harley
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cool. Take a lot of pictures and take some good measurements .I'd really like to recreate one of those.
