{"product_id":"late-19th-century-gravely-miller-s-kids-tobacco-cutter","title":"Late 19th Century Gravely \u0026 Miller’s “Kids” Tobacco Cutter","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1880s-1900s; Gravely \u0026amp; Miller - U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCast-iron lever-operated tobacco cutter marked \"Gravely \u0026amp; Miller's 'Kids'\" across the arched top plate. Designed for shop and personal use, the cutter employs a hinged steel blade mounted to a weighted base, allowing for efficient cutting of plug and twist tobacco. Its compact form and branded casting suggest it was marketed as a smaller-scale companion to full-sized shop cutters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSurfaces retain much of their original dark finish with areas of oxidation and wear from use. The blade and mechanism remain intact, with a smoothly operating lever action. This piece exemplifies the rugged design of late 19th-century tobacco preparation tools and stands as both a collectible advertising piece and a testament to everyday utility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGravely \u0026amp; Miller were American tobacco merchants active in the late 19th century, remembered for producing branded cutters and advertising products to promote their plug tobacco lines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n16.5\" L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-17850 - 092425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42502654754859,"sku":"C-17850","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/884c1e48-eab5-57a8-8837-564c63bb0b03.jpg?v=1763487100","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/late-19th-century-gravely-miller-s-kids-tobacco-cutter","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}