Mid-Century Modernist Guillotine Cigar Cutter | Translucent Blue Accent | 3 inch

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a mid-century modernist guillotine-style cigar cutter featuring a translucent body with bold blue accent details. Dating to the 1950s-1960s, this piece represents the intersection of industrial design innovation and functional precision engineering during the height of the Space Age aesthetic movement. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Following World War II austerity, industrial design underwent radical transformation emphasizing transparency, color saturation, and organic forms. Manufacturers embraced new synthetic materials-particularly acrylic and phenolic resins-as declarations of modernity and progress. The guillotine cutter mechanism, refined from early 20th-century precision scissors, became a standard tool for cigar aficionados during this era. This particular piece exemplifies the democratization of good design, where cutting-edge aesthetics reached everyday utility objects. The translucent body construction was a signature modernist gesture, celebrating new materials over traditional brass and silver. GRADING & MARKS - Maker: To be confirmed - Type: Guillotine-style cigar cutter - Construction: Translucent plastic/acrylic body with metal blade mechanism - Finish: Original translucent finish with blue accent coloring - Era: 1950s-1960s - Country of origin: To be confirmed - Condition grade: To be confirmed upon detailed examination SHAPE ANALYSIS Classic guillotine design featuring two opposing circular finger loops for ergonomic grip control. The blade mechanism operates on a vertical scissor principle, with the cutter head positioned centrally between the two handle apertures. The translucent body allows visibility into the mechanical action, reinforcing the modernist design philosophy. BRIAR & FINISH While this is not a briar pipe, the translucent acrylic or phenolic resin body displays the characteristic clarity and light transmission of period correct mid-century plastics. The original finish remains unmarred, with blue accent elements providing striking color contrast. The material demonstrates the quality and durability of premium industrial plastics from this era. CONDITION REPORT Detailed condition assessment to be confirmed upon physical examination. Reported as original with factory finish intact. Blade mechanism functionality to be verified. No visible cracks, significant wear, or material degradation noted from provided documentation. DIMENSIONS - Total length: 3 inches - Width: To be confirmed - Depth: To be confirmed - Weight: To be confirmed - Blade type: Steel or stainless steel, to be confirmed CLOSING This mid-century cigar cutter ships directly from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping available. Professional sanitation and full documentation included with purchase. SKU: SKU-288