Coltron Silver-Plated Dual Cigar Tube, Model 04.515, Humidity Control - NOS

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a Coltron silver-plated dual cigar tube, Model 04.515 variant, dating to the mid-20th century. A European-made portable cigar storage accessory featuring integrated humidity control via cap-mounted vent system. New Old Stock condition, sourced from distinguished estate collection. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Portable cigar cases emerged as essential luxury items during the 19th century when silver plating became standard for tobacco preservation. The antimicrobial properties of silver and its durability made it ideal for travel humidification. By the mid-20th century, cigar culture among gentlemen collectors drove innovation in multifunctional storage design. Coltron, a niche European manufacturer (likely German or Swiss based on precision engineering), specialized in silver-plated tobacco accessories with humidity regulation systems. The brand evolved from basic cylindrical tubes to sophisticated dual-tube designs with adjustable evaporation control-a rarity in portable cigar accessories. GRADING & MARKS: - Maker: Coltron (European, attribution based on engineering style) - Model: 04.515 (or variant designation) - Material: Silver-plated metal (base metal to be confirmed) - Finish: Original silver plate, factory patina - Condition Grade: New Old Stock (never used) - Humidity System: Cap-integrated vent mechanism with adjustable moisture control - Country marking: To be confirmed upon inspection SHAPE ANALYSIS: Dual parallel cylindrical tubes, each designed to accommodate 6-inch cigars up to 0.8-inch diameter (50-60 ring gauge). Twin tubes branch from shared base section. Screw-cap top integrates humidity control vents. Overall profile is sleek, portable, designed for waistcoat or travel case storage. BRIAR & FINISH: Silver-plated construction (briar not applicable-this is a metal accessory). Original factory finish exhibits even patina consistent with NOS storage. Plate thickness and base metal composition to be confirmed. Visual inspection shows no wear, no polishing, no oxidation damage. CONDITION REPORT: New Old Stock-never used, never filled. Overall grade: Mint condition. Dual tubes intact, no dents, no splits. Cap mechanism functions smoothly. Vent system responsive. Humidity control pads or insert materials to be confirmed upon detailed inspection. No repairs, no restoration required. DIMENSIONS: - Overall length: To be confirmed - Dual tube diameter (each): Approximately 0.8 inches - Tube length (individual): Approximately 6 inches - Base/handle width: To be confirmed - Weight: To be confirmed - Capacity: Two 6-inch cigars, up to 50-60 ring gauge This is an exceptional example of mid-century European portable cigar storage engineering, ideal for the tobacciana historian or advanced collector studying humidity control innovation. Ships from Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery and professional conservation documentation. SKU: SKU-158