German Leather Cigarette & Lighter Set, Brass Star Logo, 4in Case, 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, unused new old stock ensemble featuring smooth black leather construction with integrated lighter pocket and original brass star logo embossment. The matching lighter remains intact in its dedicated side pocket, representing a rare find of a coordinated smoking accessories kit from a specialist German tobacco retailer. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: German leather goods manufacturers maintained a strong tradition of fine tobacco accessory production throughout the 20th century. Integrated cigarette and lighter cases represented a premium category within this market, combining functional design with visible craftsmanship. The brass star emblem suggests affiliation with a specific tobacconist house or regional brand, though maker attribution requires further research. Such sets were typically sold as complete units to upscale smokers who valued coordinated, portable smoking kits. The survival of matched pairs with original lighters in new condition remains uncommon in the estate market. GRADING & MARKS: - Embossed brass star logo set into leather lid - German manufacture, country of origin confirmed by materials and construction - No maker stamps or hallmarks visible on leather - New old stock condition, never used - Original lighter included, maker to be confirmed SHAPE ANALYSIS: Rectangular, slightly rigid black leather case with shallow profile. Lid closes simply without snap or button hardware, creating clean aesthetic lines. Dedicated side pocket molded into leather body to cradle lighter horizontally. BRIAR & FINISH: Smooth black leather throughout, slightly rigid hand-feel consistent with vegetable-tanned construction. Brass star detail polished and inset flush with leather surface. No cracks, creases, or patina visible. CONDITION REPORT: Nos (New Old Stock) condition. Case and lighter both pristine and unused. No wear to leather, no tarnish to brass detail. Original lighter functional status to be confirmed upon inspection. This represents museum-grade preservation of a coordinated smoking accessories set. DIMENSIONS: - Case length: 4 inches - Case width: 3.5 inches - Case depth: 1 inch - Weight: to be confirmed - Lighter dimensions: integrated into case side pocket This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, coordinated German smoking accessories set in unused condition with original components intact. Ships from Faridunhill archive with full professional sanitation and worldwide shipping available. SKU: SKU-033