German Leather Cigarette & Lighter Set, Brass Star Detail, NOS c.1970s

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 1970s, featuring an integrated lighter pocket and distinctive brass star embossment. A complete, unused new old stock (NOS) ensemble from a specialist tobacco shop's final inventory, representing a functional accessory from the golden age of European smoking culture. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: German leather goods manufacturers produced utilitarian smoking accessories throughout the mid-20th century, blending craftsman tradition with efficient design. Integrated cigarette-and-lighter cases represented a practical response to portable smoking needs, particularly in Central European markets. The brass star detail suggests regional maker's mark or tobacconist house symbol. Manufacturing origin and maker identification remain to be confirmed through archival research. GRADING & MARKS: - Brass star embossment set into leather lid (maker or house mark, origin to be confirmed) - Black smooth leather construction - No visible maker stamps or hallmarks - Country of origin: Germany (marked or attributed) - Condition grade: NOS, never used SHAPE ANALYSIS: Compact rectangular case with hinged lid closure, no snaps or fasteners. Attached side pocket integrates lighter storage within unified profile. Low-profile, pocket-friendly proportions emphasize portability and daily carry utility. BRIAR & FINISH: Smooth black leather exterior, slightly rigid hand-feel typical of vintage German tannage. Original finish preserved. Brass star detail provides contrasting accent. Interior condition to be confirmed upon archive examination. CONDITION REPORT: Brand new, never used. NOS (new old stock) from specialist shop closure. Case and original lighter both in pristine condition. No wear, no repairs, no fills. Complete as originally sold. DIMENSIONS: - Overall length: 4 inches - Width: 3.5 inches - Depth/thickness: 1 inch - Weight: to be confirmed - Lighter type and maker: to be confirmed This is a complete, functional smoking accessory set representing refined German design and utility from the 1970s era. Ships directly from Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping and professional sanitation protocols. SKU: SKU-069