American/British, 19th century,ÿironÿtobacco cutter with wood handle, mounted to swiveling brass support, circular turned wood base with metal cutting plate and recessed bowl, base 2 x 10-3/8 in., blade with handle 10 in.; iron sugar nips with turned wood handle, mounted to rectangular wood base, base 11 x 3-3/8 in., blade with handle 14 in. - Provenance: From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina surface dirt layer and accretion, some areas of rust and corrosion, scattered surface scratches; tobacco cutter handle slightly loose and with old loss to one side