Need help identifying item

rfmiller

Alex Svenson

That is a hammer used for opening boxes of cigars. No one uses them any longer so I can say it is for sure an antique. Nice find.

rfmiller

Is the slit suppose to be in it? My son-in law "The Welder" said the slit has been cut in it.

Thanks for your help, rf

Goldy

Thats pretty cool. My great great grandfather was in the cigar biz in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

j0z3r

rfmiller:

Is the slit suppose to be in it? My son-in law "The Welder" said the slit has been cut in it.

Thanks for your help, rf

The notch may be for opening dress boxes that are held shut with a small nail, the notch would fit around the nail and allow the tool to slide under the lid. Just a thought, I don't know for sure that's what it's for.

kuzi16

docbp87

A lot of the LE tats do use nails. And of course, all of the Habanos SA dress boxes are nailed shut.