Antique Hopkins General Store Paper Cutter – 22” Countertop Mercantile Display

Bring a piece of authentic American mercantile history into your home or shop with this original Hopkins General Store Paper Cutter. Featuring a heavy cast iron frame, original wood top and base, dual spring-loaded paper hold-downs, and the original steel cutting blade marked “Made in U.S.A. – Hopkins Pat.” The wood also retains the original Trade Mark Hopkins branding.

These paper cutters were once fixtures in country stores, butcher shops, hardware stores, and general mercantile businesses, where they were used to cut kraft wrapping paper for customers’ purchases. Today they’re highly sought after for farmhouse, primitive, industrial, and general store décor.

This example has beautiful original patina with honest age and wear, making it an excellent display piece while remaining fully functional.

Dimensions

• 22” long

• 7.5” wide

• 12.5” tall