German Leather Cigarette & Lighter Case Set | Brass Star Detail | NOS

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a vintage German leather cigarette and lighter case set from the mid-20th century, featuring an integrated design with attached lighter pocket and brass star emblem. A complete, never-used new old stock (NOS) piece from specialist German tobacco shop inventory, preserved in original condition. HISTORICAL CONTEXT German leather goods manufacturers maintained a strong tradition of crafting functional tobacco accessories throughout the 20th century. Integrated cigarette-and-lighter sets represented practical luxury for the organized smoker, combining portability with self-sufficiency. The brass star motif suggests heritage craftsmanship, though the specific maker remains to be confirmed. Such coordinated sets were popular retail offerings in continental European tobacco shops from the 1950s-1970s. GRADING & MARKS - Brass star logo: embossed into leather lid, maker's mark unknown - Country marking: German manufacture, to be confirmed - Materials: smooth black leather, brass hardware - Finish grade: NOS condition - No visible stamps or secondary maker marks documented SHAPE ANALYSIS Compact rectangular case design with hinged lid closure and integrated side pocket for lighter storage. Clean, streamlined silhouette with no snap or button fasteners. Pocket-friendly proportions designed for jacket or trouser carry. LEATHER & FINISH Smooth black leather exterior with slight rigidity, characteristic of period German craftwork. Finish is pristine and unworn. The brass star inset provides tactile and visual distinction. Interior pocket construction appears reinforced for lighter retention. CONDITION REPORT Brand new, never-used condition. NOS stock from specialist shop final inventory. Both case and original lighter intact and functional. No wear, creasing, discoloration, or age patina visible. Represents perfect preservation of vintage retail stock. DIMENSIONS - Overall length: 3.5 inches - Height: 2.5 inches - Depth: 1.5 inches - Weight: to be confirmed - Lighter: included, specifications to be confirmed CLOSING Ships from Faridunhill archive with professional documentation. Worldwide shipping available. Professional sanitation and preservation applied to all pieces. SKU: SKU-349