Rare Antique Foss - Schneider Brewing Co. Cigar Box Knife & Tool Pre Prohibition
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1271936 |
Offered for your consideration is a rare antique Foss-Schneider Brewing Co. cigar box tool/knife. Foss-Schneider was a Cincinnati, Ohio brewery that was established in 1877. It operated up until prohibition and re-opened in 1933 following prohibition. Unfortunately, like the majority of breweries during this era, they could not survive the depression and the brewery closed for good in November of 1937.These cigar box tools were very popular and they were really an early multi-tool. The... design features a crescent-shaped for cutting labels/seals/tax strips and for prying the lids. There is also a notch in the blade for lifting the small tack heads and/or cutting off paper bands. It also has a pin for piercing the butt and a small hammer for nailing the lid shut to preserve freshness. And of course there's a bottle opener for the bartender to open a bottle of Foss-Schneider's finest. This example was likely branded for Foss-Schneider as an advertising/promotional item for taverns, saloons, bars, etc. serving their brands. Theses tools generally saw hard use and had a very high attrition rate. Surviving examples are frequently found with heavy wear, broken/chipped blades, and/or serious marring/bending from mis-use. This example remains very nice with no problems.
The shows moderate use and remains in very nice condition with no damage. It has not been cleaned, polished, buffed, or "curated" and shows no repairs or alterations, remaining completely original. It has a great look all the way around...primitive, authentic, and as original as they come.
The tool was very nicely crafted from thick carbon steel and appears to have had some type of early chrome finish, remnants of which remain visible in the protected areas as shown. The surfaces are free of any significant corrosion or pitting with just a couple small scattered spots of the usual fine, pin-prick peppering as shown. The surfaces display a natural carbon patina. The blade is free of any errant grinder marks or harsh sharpening abrasions and shows no obvious signs of having been sharpened. The tool remains straight with no bending, twist, or deformation and there are no cracks or chips. The pin is intact and original with no breaks or bending. The hammer surfaces remain smooth and flat with no chips, marring, or damage.
The tool measures 4-5/8" in overall length.This would be an interesting and unique display piece for the cigar enthusiast or anyone with a home bar. It would also be a great piece for any brew pub, craft brewery, or sports bar.
A very nice, original example of this unusual piece of pre-prohibition Cincinnati, Ohio brewery history!
Sorry but no international shipping.
The shows moderate use and remains in very nice condition with no damage. It has not been cleaned, polished, buffed, or "curated" and shows no repairs or alterations, remaining completely original. It has a great look all the way around...primitive, authentic, and as original as they come.
The tool was very nicely crafted from thick carbon steel and appears to have had some type of early chrome finish, remnants of which remain visible in the protected areas as shown. The surfaces are free of any significant corrosion or pitting with just a couple small scattered spots of the usual fine, pin-prick peppering as shown. The surfaces display a natural carbon patina. The blade is free of any errant grinder marks or harsh sharpening abrasions and shows no obvious signs of having been sharpened. The tool remains straight with no bending, twist, or deformation and there are no cracks or chips. The pin is intact and original with no breaks or bending. The hammer surfaces remain smooth and flat with no chips, marring, or damage.
The tool measures 4-5/8" in overall length.This would be an interesting and unique display piece for the cigar enthusiast or anyone with a home bar. It would also be a great piece for any brew pub, craft brewery, or sports bar.
A very nice, original example of this unusual piece of pre-prohibition Cincinnati, Ohio brewery history!
Sorry but no international shipping.
