Neat little gadget...

Hello to all fellow collectors of stuff....I have had this awhile, don't know if it works as I never have cigarettes around. Can anyone put an age to this? I think it is pewter or potmetal and nickel plated. Hinge pin is missing but will be an easy fix. Is it a collectable item do you think? I am at the age of the downsize and must start to get rid of the treasures. Sometimes I feel I will just have it all buried with me. Lol
Any and all comments appreciated.
Bill

 

That kind of thing was most widely imported from there in the 1930s.

They were selling better before the last couple $20/carton taxes.

 

I agree, $12 to $14 per package of 20 cigs in western Canada.

 

Hi,
When I started smoking I paid 25 cents a pack and got three cents change under the cellophane. I found a 1914-D penny in one pack. Sold it for 8 dollars thought I was going to be a millionaire!!! Went into to the navy and paid 10 cents a pack. !4 dollars a pack now. Shaking my head.
greg

 

There are collectors who pay for these mechanical ones. I've found that if you go online and search collector sites, you can often get good information.

 

Thank you very much for the replies and information. Good idea on the collector sites Bev and for the confirmation of the age Terry.