Antique Cast Iron Tobacco Cutter, Cat Tail Handle, E.S.M. Co Erie, PA, Works! Hand operated tobacco/cigar cutter Measures approximately 18"L x 4.25"W x 7.75"H Blade measures 4.5"W x 2"H Manual gear-driven guillotine operation Extra long 10+ inch cat-tail shaped handle Bench mount screw holes on each end of machine Very old, difficult to date, estimated to be from late 1800s - early 1900s Made in USA, stamped "E.M.S. Co - Erie PA" (RARE) In very good working condition, no visible signs of damage (see notes below) In stock and ready to ship direct from our Ohio warehouse SELLER'S NOTES: This is a previously owned antique cast iron tobacco cutter in very good condition with no visible signs of damage. Everything is in good working order and the blade is still sharp. There is, however, a small, BB size half-round hole in the center of the blade edge that looks like it could be intentional, but could also be a possible production flaw. With close examination under a magnifier, the metal does not appear broken but neatly rounded so it is hard to tell. It does not appear to disqualify the machine as a still useful tool with plenty of life left in it.