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Description

A rare and unusual German Jugendstil cheroot cutter, designed by Ignatius Taschner around 1900, modeled as a monkey seated in a rounded tray. Ingeniously designed, the monkey’s tail lifts to act as the cutting edge, with a small hole for inserting the cheroot. The brass monkey features riveted limbs and engraved detailing, sitting on a hand-hammered copper base. This whimsical design is typical of early 20th-century German novelty metalwork similar examples were also made as dogs, storks, and elephants, and are typically unsigned.
• Origin: Germany
• Maker: Ignatius Taschner
• Date: c.1900
• Material: Brass, copper, and steel
• Design: Monkey cheroot cutter with functional tail, rounded tray base
• Condition: Excellent, with minor age wear to steel element consistent with use

A highly collectible and decorative piece, perfect for enthusiasts of Jugendstil design, German novelty metalwork, or early 20th-century smoking accessories. Its playful design and craftsmanship make it a conversation-starting collectible.