Comoy's of London Mid-Century Luxury Cigar Case - Rare Accessory SKU-198

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a vintage cigar case by Comoy's of London, the legendary British pipe maker. Dating to the mid-20th century, the case represents a rare extension of Comoy's brand into premium smoking accessories - a sophisticated organizer crafted in black textured leather with gold-tone metal appointments, designed to secure cigars and cigarettes of varying gauges. Comoy's of London was founded as a London operation in 1879, building upon the French heritage established by Francois Comoy in Saint-Claude in 1825. The house became one of the world's most respected names in briar pipe manufacturing, producing iconic lines including Blue Riband, Grand Slam, and Everyman. While celebrated primarily for pipes, Comoy's also produced a limited range of premium smoking accessories - leather goods, ashtrays, and cigar cases - that complemented their core business and served the broader gentleman smoker's repertoire. These accessory pieces are highly sought by collectors who appreciate the overlap between pipe and cigar smoking culture during the mid-20th century. GRADING AND MARKS: - Maker: Comoy's of London - Country of Origin: England - Exterior finish: Black textured pebbled leather - Hardware: Polished gold-tone band and metal interior bars - Interior lining: Gold-tone mirror finish - Era: Mid-20th century - Condition grade: to be confirmed CASE DESIGN: The case is a rectangular format with classic black textured leather exterior featuring a distinctive pebbled grain reminiscent of vintage travel accessories. A polished gold-tone metal band encircles the body, providing visual accent and structural support. The interior showcases a luxurious gold-tone mirror finish lining. Two movable metal bars with adjustable angling capability secure cigars or cigarettes of varying ring gauges while remaining stable and functional. MATERIAL AND FINISH: Exterior leather is black with a craggy, pebbled texture - durable, sophisticated, and characteristic of mid-century English accessory production. The finish shows the patina and character of age. Interior mirror-finish gold-tone lining provides protective cladding. Hardware is polished gold-tone metal throughout. CONDITION REPORT: Overall condition: to be confirmed pending detailed examination. Exterior leather patina consistent with age and use. Interior hardware functionality and mirror finish condition to be confirmed. No major damage noted from current inventory photographs. Professional restoration history unknown. Item ready for examination upon request. DIMENSIONS: - Length: 6 3/8 inches - Width: 3 3/4 inches - Depth: 3/8 inches - Weight: to be confirmed - Capacity: Multiple cigars or cigarettes with adjustable bar system This Comoy's accessory case ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide professional shipping and full authentication documentation. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Comoy's accessory heritage beyond their celebrated pipe production. SKU: SKU-198