Spirit of St. Louis Commemorative Cigar Holder - Lindbergh 1927 Leather Case

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This exceptional commemorative cigar holder commemorates Charles Lindbergh's historic nonstop transatlantic flight of May 20-21, 1927. Crafted from genuine brown textured leather, the piece bears the engraved inscription 'Cigarreira Spirit of St. Louis: New York to Paris.' A significant crossover collectible that documents the intersection of aviation history, tobacco culture, and 1920s commercial memorabilia. Lindbergh's solo flight in the Ryan NYP monoplane from Roosevelt Field, New York, to Le Bourget Field, Paris, captured global imagination and spawned immediate commercial responses. Within months of his landing, manufacturers across America and Europe produced commemorative items bearing his name and aircraft. The tobacco industry was particularly swift to respond, with cigar cases and holders appearing by summer 1927. This piece represents authentic period marketing of one of the 20th century's most celebrated achievements, produced while Lindbergh's fame remained at its zenith. GRADING & MARKS: - Engraved inscription: 'Cigarreira Spirit of St. Louis: New York to Paris' - Maker attribution: to be confirmed - Production date: circa 1927-1928 (post-flight period) - Leather construction, brown textured finish - No visible hallmarks or maker stamps reported CONSTRUCTION: Three-cigar capacity holder with leather construction. Designed for pocket or briefcase carry. Simple slide access profile accommodates standard cigar dimensions. MATERIAL & FINISH: Genuine brown textured leather throughout. Finish shows patina consistent with 95+ year age. Leather quality suggests premium commercial production. CONDITION REPORT: Overall condition: Good to Very Good for age. Leather shows expected vintage patina and minor surface wear. Engraving remains legible and crisp. No major damage, repairs, or restoration reported. Minor age-appropriate surface marks consistent with light use and proper storage. Leather remains supple with no cracks or significant deterioration. DIMENSIONS: - Length: 5.5 inches - Width: 2.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch - Capacity: three cigars - Weight: to be confirmed This commemorative holder ships from the Faridunhill archive with full documentation and professional conservation assessment. Worldwide shipping available. SKU: SKU-325