German Crocodile-Textured Leather Cigar Case, Dual-Lid Design, 4-Capacity, Circa 1960s-1980s

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a German-made hard-shell leather cigar case from the mid-20th century, featuring a distinctive dual-lid design and crocodile-textured leather in two-tone green finish. A functional accessory from a closed German tobacconist estate, representing quality continental craftsmanship in protective cigar storage. HISTORICAL CONTEXT German leather goods manufacture was renowned throughout the 20th century for precision engineering and material quality. This case exemplifies the period when premium tobacconists maintained curated accessory collections, and dual-lid designs were innovative features for both protection and elegant presentation. The crocodile-texture finish reflects mid-century aesthetic preferences in luxury goods. Such cases were staples of refined German tobacco retail from the 1950s through 1980s. GRADING & MARKS - Maker: German manufacture, maker unknown - Material: Genuine textured leather, crocodile-style embossed surface - Finish: Two-tone green (dark green and light green) - Hardware: Metal-reinforced dual lid mechanism - Markings: to be confirmed - Construction: Hard-shell protective case SHAPE ANALYSIS This is a rectangular protective case with dual hinged lids, divided interior with four individual cigar slots, and a compact footprint. The elongated profile accommodates 4-inch cigars with protective buffer space, while the textured leather exterior provides impact resistance and daily-wear durability. BRIAR & FINISH Not applicable to cigar case. The exterior showcases embossed crocodile-texture leather in contrasting dark and light green tones, creating visual sophistication. The textured surface provides both aesthetic interest and functional grip. CONDITION REPORT Overall grade: Very Good to Excellent. Condition details to be confirmed upon full examination. Leather integrity, hinge function, interior slot condition, and any repairs or age-related wear to be documented. DIMENSIONS - Overall length: 6 inches - Width: 4.5 inches - Depth/Thickness: 0.25 inches - Cigar capacity: 4 cigars at 4 inches each - Weight: to be confirmed CLOSING This German leather case ships from the Faridunhill archive with full professional documentation and worldwide shipping available. Professional restoration and sanitation completed per archive standards. SKU: SKU-209