Genuine Leather 5-Cigar Case w/ External Lid & Accessory Pocket - Vintage Smoking Collectible

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a genuine leather five-cigar case with external protective lid and accessory pocket, circa early-to-mid 20th century. A refined gentleman's smoking accessory representative of the Golden Age of Cigars era, when portable leather cases were essential for the discerning smoker who traveled or frequented private clubs. HISTORICAL CONTEXT The leather cigar case emerged as a status accessory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when personal tobacco appreciation reached its cultural peak. Unlike hard silver or enamel cigarette cases, cigar cases demanded breathable leather construction to preserve delicate wrappers and accommodate varying ring gauges without crushing. Five-slot configurations are comparatively rare - most period examples held two or three cigars only, making this expanded capacity a marker of serious collecting or extended social engagement. The inclusion of an external accessory pocket indicates custom or high-end artisan production, designed to carry a guillotine cutter or V-cut alongside the cigars themselves. GRADING & MARKS - Maker: To be confirmed - Construction: Genuine leather throughout - Closure: External hinged lid design - Configuration: Five separate cigar slots - Additional feature: External accessory pocket - Markings: To be confirmed - Country of origin: To be confirmed CASE DESIGN & STRUCTURE The case employs a structured, geometric silhouette with full external lid folding forward to protect contents. The construction demonstrates skilled leather work with reinforced stitching at stress points. Five individual slots are sized to accommodate standard cigar ring gauges, with the external pocket positioned for immediate access to cutting implements. LEATHER & FINISH Genuine leather construction with natural grain visible throughout. The leather exhibits warm tonality and promises development of aged patina with use. Surface finish is clean and unblemished, suggesting either careful period storage or professional restoration. CONDITION REPORT Overall condition: Very good to excellent. Leather remains supple without cracking or major wear. Lid closure functions smoothly. All slot divisions intact. No tears, stains, or repairs visible. Minor oxidation possible on any metal hardware (to be confirmed upon inspection). This accessory has been professionally stored and sanitated. DIMENSIONS - Overall length: To be confirmed - Overall width: To be confirmed - Overall depth: To be confirmed - Capacity: Five cigars - Weight: To be confirmed - Hardware: To be confirmed This five-cigar case ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping available. All accessories undergo professional conservation-grade sanitation and are documented for collector provenance. SKU: SKU-004