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. This is a vintage German leather cigarette and lighter case set, circa mid-20th century. A complete, never-used new old stock (NOS) ensemble featuring smooth black leather construction with an integrated lighter pocket and original matching lighter. The set is distinguished by an embossed brass star detail set into the leather lid, marking it as a product of quality German leather goods manufacture. German leather goods manufacturers of the mid-20th century were renowned for combining functional design with refined craftsmanship. Cigarette and lighter sets were premium accessories, often sold as coordinated kits through specialist tobacco shops. The integration of lighter pocket with cigarette storage reflects the practical design philosophy of the era, when such sets were considered essential daily carry items for smokers. The brass star emblem suggests maker provenance, though specific manufacturer attribution would require additional research documentation. Grading and Marks: Smooth black leather throughout. Embossed brass star logo inset into leather lid. Simple friction closure (no snaps, buttons, or latches). Maker attribution to be confirmed. Country of origin: Germany. Condition grade: new old stock (NOS), unused, pristine. Case Construction: Rigid black leather with slightly burnished surface. Attached side pocket sized for integrated lighter. Clean, streamlined lid closure with no visible hardware. Overall construction suggests hand-stitched assembly. Brass star detail appears hand-set or stamped into leather during manufacture. Briar and Finish: This is a leather goods accessory set, not a briar pipe. Black leather exhibits uniform finish with minimal patina, consistent with never-used storage stock. Leather remains supple and unwrinkled, indicating climate-controlled archival conditions. Brass star shows no oxidation or verdigris. Condition Report: Brand new, never used. This is authentic new old stock from a specialist German tobacco shop final inventory. Both case and lighter remain in pristine condition. No wear, creasing, or age marks on leather. Lighter functional status to be confirmed through cautious testing. No repairs, alterations, or restoration. Overall condition: excellent/museum grade. Dimensions: Case length 4 inches. Case height 3.5 inches. Case depth 1 inch. Weight to be confirmed. Internal cigarette capacity: standard 20-count capacity (estimated). Lighter dimensions to be confirmed. This remarkable ensemble represents a complete, coordinated smoking accessory set as originally sold. Ships from Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery. Professional conservation and sanitation prior to shipment. SKU: SKU-364