One for the Man Cave: Duke of Parma wind up cigar cutter

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This Duke of Parma wind up cigar cutter originating from the late 19th century. The cigar cuter shows a nickel finished cast iron construction with brass gears and a steel spring. The top of the piece is marked "Duke of Parma Cigar - Hart, & Murphy Makers St. Paul." with a hole with a pressure trigger for the cutting blade. The base of the piece shows engraved floral pattern across the bottom. The interior bottom is marked "Erie Specialty Co. Erie PA." and Pat. Feb. 19' 1889".