English Leather Cigar Case | 5-Slot | Black Metal Frame | New Old Stock

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a vintage English-made leather cigar case, circa mid-20th century, presented in new old stock condition. The case features a five-slot internal organization system, combining genuine leather construction with black metal frame components. A rare survival of post-war English smoking accessories craftsmanship. HISTORICAL CONTEXT English leather goods manufacturers of the mid-20th century established themselves as purveyors of quality smoking accessories, competing with German and Italian makers in both design and material selection. The combination of leather with metal framing became a hallmark of British restrained modernism during the 1950s-1960s era. Production details and maker attribution remain to be confirmed through archival research. The "made in England" marking and gold script stamping indicate genuine domestic manufacture during a period when such labeling carried significant commercial weight. GRADING & MARKS - Gold-stamped script legend: "Real Leather / Made in England" - Maker attribution: to be confirmed - Country marking: England - Manufacturing era: circa 1950s-1970s - Condition grade: New Old Stock (NOS) - unworn CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS The case employs a hybrid structural design: black metal forms the top, bottom, and spine frame, while the front panel is clad in genuine smooth leather. The back and end panels continue black metal construction. Interior fully lined in matching genuine leather with five precision-cut cigar slots sewn or glued to the base. LEATHER & FINISH Genuine smooth black leather on front and interior, unblemished and supple. No visible wear, creasing, or oxidation. Metal components feature a matte black finish consistent with period manufacture. The leather exhibits the patina potential expected of dormant new old stock-ready to develop character with use. CONDITION REPORT Overall condition: Excellent NOS. No visible repairs, modifications, or restoration. Leather shows no cracks, splits, or dry rot. Metal frame pristine with no dents, corrosion, or loss of finish. Interior slots intact and functional. Hinges and closure mechanism respond as designed. Ready for immediate collection or use. DIMENSIONS - Length: to be confirmed - Width: to be confirmed - Height/Depth: to be confirmed - Weight: to be confirmed - Slot capacity: five cigars This English cigar case ships from the Faridunhill archive with full documentation and professional sanitation. Worldwide shipping available. SKU: SKU-143