224 TOBACCO-PIPES, CIGARS, ETC. 



along the rough edge of the lower part of this shallow- 

 box, which did not give more weight or thickness to 

 the handle than a strong pocket-knife usually exhibits. 

 A smaller knife has since been made on the same 

 principle, without the box, and with a sharp point, or 

 bodkin, closing down beside the knife, to open the 

 cigar if better draught be required. It may be con- 

 veniently placed in the waistcoat pocket. 



Another simple little implement, to act as cigar- 

 cutter and holder, is here represented, the size of 



the original. The double cutter at one side takes off 

 the end of the cigar, and, when closed, acts as a hold 

 for the finger and thumb, the opposite arms closing 

 round the cigar and securing it very firmly. A small 

 loop on one of the cutters allows it to be attached to 

 the watch-chain if desired. 



The luxuries of the cigar-smoker, in the way of 

 ornamental receptacles for cigars, need not here be 

 descanted on. Some, in their elaboration and costli- 

 ness, belong to the wealthy, and are merely to be 

 considered as the vanities of selfish pride. When men 

 enshrine cigars in pearl cases, elaborated with metal 

 work, that make them seem only fitted for the scent- 

 cases of a lady's boudoir, they may be looked upon 



