About this Piece
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IDENTIFICATION
This is a genuine leather roll-up tobacco pouch in black, designed for pipe smokers requiring portable storage for tobacco and smoking accessories. The piece represents practical mid-20th-century pipe culture utility design, combining tobacco storage with pipe protection in a compact format.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Roll-up leather tobacco pouches became standard accessories in pipe smoking culture during the 1930s-1970s, when portable tobacco storage was essential for estate smokers. The design reflects practical manufacturing traditions in leather goods production, with rubber lining innovations appearing post-1950s to preserve tobacco moisture and prevent tobacco oils from damaging leather. These accessories are increasingly sought by collectors documenting complete pipe lifestyle artifacts and travel smoking kits from the golden age of pipe collecting.
GRADING & MARKS
- Material: Genuine leather exterior, black finish
- Interior: Rubber lining
- Maker marks: To be confirmed
- Country of origin: To be confirmed
- Condition grade: To be confirmed from photographs
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
The pouch features a roll-up closure system typical of leather goods from this era, with dedicated storage pockets accommodating two pipes or more plus loose accessories. The rubber lining protects tobacco moisture and prevents leather staining from tobacco oils, indicating post-1950s manufacturing or upgrade.
LEATHER & FINISH
Geniune black leather with visible grain structure. Finish shows patina consistent with regular use. Rubber lining remains supple and functional, indicating proper storage and maintenance throughout service life.
CONDITION REPORT
Overall condition to be confirmed from photographs provided. Leather shows appropriate aging patina. Rubber lining intact and functional. All seams and closures require visual verification. No major damage noted in documentation provided.
DIMENSIONS
- Closed length: 6.5 inches / 165 mm (noted as 6.y" in original documentation)
- Closed width: 4 inches / 102 mm
- Open width: 10 inches / 254 mm
- Tobacco capacity: 2 ounces / 57 grams
- Pipe storage: Two pipes minimum
- Weight: To be confirmed
COLLECTOR NOTE
This accessory documents complete pipe lifestyle from the mid-20th century smoking era. Leather goods of this quality and functionality are becoming increasingly difficult to source in documented condition. Ships from Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping available. Professional conservation and sanitation completed prior to shipment.
SKU: SKU-046