Officer's Companion Patent-Pending Pocket Cigar Rest, Foldable Stand, circa 2020s

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a contemporary cigar rest accessory, patent-pending design, circa 2020s. A miniature foldable stand engineered for portable cigar support, weighing approximately 7 grams. Represents modern smoking tool innovation within the collector's accessory tradition. The history of portable smoking accessories traces to the mid-19th century, when cigar smoking expanded among gentlemen requiring pocket solutions. Leather cases protected cigars in waistcoats and jackets. By the turn of the 20th century, metalworkers produced intricate silver and gold cases, vesta cases (match safes), and compact cutters. The persistent problem remained: where to rest a cigar during conversation or refreshment without a nearby ashtray. Table edges posed unacceptable risk to expensive cigars. The Pocket Cigar Rest solves this century-old practical problem, continuing the lineage of portable smoking gentleman's tools from the golden age of Victorian and Edwardian accessory design. Grading and Marks: - Patent-pending design status noted on item - Manufacturer and country of origin to be confirmed - No traditional pipe maker hallmarks apply to this accessory category - Contemporary production marking to be documented Shape and Design Analysis: Foldable miniature stand, approximately 1 inch by 1.25 inches when closed. Engineered to support cigar rest position while compact enough for waistcoat or jacket pocket. Precise deployment mechanism and material composition to be confirmed upon detailed examination. Material and Finish: Composition to be confirmed. Weight of 7 grams suggests brass, aluminum, or similar lightweight metalwork. Finish type and patina condition to be documented. Condition Report: New or near-new condition. No wear, damage, or repairs evident. Mechanism function to be tested and confirmed. Overall grade: excellent to mint, pending full assessment. Dimensions: - Closed length: 1 inch - Closed width: 1.25 inches - Deployed dimensions: to be confirmed - Weight: 7 grams - Material composition: to be confirmed This contemporary accessory ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery available. Professional documentation and handling included with acquisition. SKU: SKU-324