German Leather & Metal Cigarette Case Hard Shell with Hinges Original Kontrollschein

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a German-made hard-shell cigarette case from the mid-20th century, constructed with genuine leather body and reinforced metal plate sides. A rare functional accessory authenticated by its original 'Kontrollschein' quality control inspection slip from the manufacturing tobacconist. Compact pocket format measuring 3.5" x 2.5" x 1", engineered for cigarette protection and daily carry. German leather goods manufacturers of the 1930s-1950s were known for precision construction and rigorous quality control protocols. The inclusion of a dated 'Kontrollschein' (control slip) indicates this case passed final inspection by employee No. 242 at the producing shop. Such documentation slips were standard practice in German manufacturing to verify craftsmanship and provide customer recourse. This piece represents the industrial design philosophy of mid-century German tobacconist suppliers, where functional durability met refined aesthetics for the discriminating smoker. GRADING & MARKS (bullets): - 'Kontrollschein' inspection ticket present, dated, legible - Metal side plates and hinges stamped with maker information (to be confirmed) - Leather body unmarked except for patina - Metal snap closure functional - Country of origin: Germany, confirmed by construction and documentation - Overall condition grade: to be confirmed pending full examination CASE CONSTRUCTION: Hybrid design combining grain leather exterior with protective metal-reinforced side plates. Hinged lid with metal snap closure, engineered for pocket carry. Metal plates provide crush-resistance; hinge design allows full lid opening for easy access to cigarette storage. LEATHER & FINISH: Genuine leather body showing appropriate age patina consistent with vintage German manufacture. Metal components show surface wear and oxidation appropriate to age. Finish is utilitarian rather than decorative, reflecting manufacturing priority on durability. CONDITION REPORT: Overall condition to be confirmed upon detailed examination. Leather body intact with age-appropriate patina. Metal components functional. Hinges operational. Snap closure secure. Original Kontrollschein included and legible. No major damage visible; specific repairs or restoration to be documented. DIMENSIONS (bullets): - Length: 3.5 inches - Width: 2.5 inches - Depth/Height: 1 inch - Weight: to be confirmed - Capacity: standard cigarette format (20-count compatible) - Metal plate thickness: to be confirmed This German cigarette case ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping available. All pieces professionally sanitized and conserved per museum standards. The included original Kontrollschein serves as provenance documentation and functional artifact of mid-century German quality control practice. SKU: SKU-189