German Leather 5-Cigar Pocket Case, Minimalist Closure - Vintage NOS

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a vintage German leather cigar case, not a pipe. The item represents German tobacconist craftsmanship from a closed European tobacco shop, designed as a portable five-cigar holder with minimalist closure. Constructed from soft genuine leather with understated design details, this new old stock example has never been used and retains its original condition. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: German leather goods manufacturers maintained high standards throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century. Cigar cases from specialist European tobacco shops reflect a period when portable tobacco accessories were essential for the traveling gentleman. This piece derives from final inventory of a closed German tobacconist, representing the tail end of European craft production in this category. The minimalist closure design suggests mid-century modernist influence on functional object design. German leather work of this era prioritized durability and elegant simplicity over mechanical fasteners. GRADING & MARKS: - Maker: German tobacconist origin, maker name to be confirmed - Construction: Soft genuine leather throughout - Closure: Integrated leather-tip fastener, no metal hardware - Country of origin: Germany - Condition grade: New Old Stock, unused - Interior: Five individual cigar slots with felt or leather lining to be confirmed SHAPE ANALYSIS: The case follows a compact rectangular pocket format, measuring 5.5 inches in length by 4.5 inches in width by 1 inch in depth. The design prioritizes portability over capacity, with five parallel slots running the length of the case to accommodate standard-sized cigars without crushing. The lid operates on a simple fold-over principle with a turned leather closure tab. LEATHER & FINISH: The exterior and interior are constructed from pliable genuine leather in black, showing the soft patina characteristic of German craft leather goods. The leather shows no creasing, scuffs, or color variation, consistent with unused new old stock condition. The finish is natural and matte, without lacquer or protective coating. CONDITION REPORT: This case grades as new old stock, unused condition. The leather shows no wear, creasing, or discoloration. Interior slots are clean and crisp. The leather-tip closure mechanism operates smoothly. No repairs, alterations, or restoration work evident. This is a pristine, unhandled example from retail inventory. DIMENSIONS: - Overall length: 5.5 inches - Overall width: 4.5 inches - Overall depth: 1 inch - Cigar capacity: 5 standard-sized cigars - Weight: To be confirmed - Interior slot count: 5 This case ships from Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery available. Professional condition documentation and safe packaging included with every order. SKU: SKU-187