Ubrique Leather 3-Cigar Travel Case – German Spec, Spanish Made.5.5”x3.5”x1”SKU-390

Unmarked German Bespoke 3-Cigar Hard Leather Travel Case – Made in Spain (Ubrique Attributed) – Corrugated “Half-Circle” Relief – Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia --- Description: This is not merely a cigar holder; it is a specimen of Iberian leather craft bearing the silent signature of Ubrique—the world’s cradle of luxury leather goods . Offered here is a German-spec, Spanish-executed hard leather cigar case engineered for the serious collector who recognizes that the finest accessories are seldom branded; they are simply built. Epoch & Attribution: While the “German” overall dimension suggests export specification for the discerning Central European market, the inscription “Made in Spain” guides us to the province of Cádiz. Search results confirm that since the 1930s, and intensifying through the 1980s–2000s, the artisans of Ubrique served as the anonymous OEM backbone for global luxury houses and regional European tobacconists . This piece belongs to that tradition of “white label” excellence—crafted in Spain, destined for Germany, recognized by those who know hide. Construction & Morphology: · Closed Dimensions: 5.5” L x 3.5” W x 1.0” D – A substantial pocket profile . · External Cover: 4.25” x 3.5” x 1.0” Hard shell. · Internal Sleeve: 5.5” x 3.25” x 0.8” – Note the intentional dimension shift; the sleeve is the longer element, allowing the outer cover to cap the case perfectly, protecting the precious interior leather from rim wear. The Corrugated Relief: The defining architectural feature of this gem is the exterior topography. Rather than a flat plane, the leather has been rigidly pressed and molded into a series of half-circles beside each other—a corrugated sheet effect. When viewed from the bottom, this reveals four incomplete circles, curved at both top and bottom. This is not decorative stamping; this is functional engineering. These ribs create air间隙 between the cigars, preventing wrapper abrasion while distributing compression evenly across the length of three sticks. Material Analysis: The leather is black, dyed through, exhibiting a surface that reads as “smooth fiber”—neither the sponge of calf nor the polish of cordovan, but a dense, vegetably-tanned cowhide consistent with the Nobuk or Vaquetilla finishes native to Spanish workshops . It is rigid. It is hard. It snaps shut with the acoustic certainty of precision. Capacity & Configuration: Engineered for four long, thin coronas or lanceros. The floor of the case is a perfect 3.5” wide—a bespoke dimension to keep four cigars nested without jostling. Condition & Craftsmanship: Brand new, dead stock. No brand stamp on the exterior—the ultimate sign of a piece made for a private cutter or a small-batch tobacconist run. The stitching is uniform; the edge painting (if present) is razor thin. The German craftsman is not the maker here; the German is the specifier. The Spanish hand is the executor. Why This Matters to the Encyclopedia Collector: We do not simply collect pipes and cigars; we collect the infrastructure of the habit. This case represents the pre-heritage era—before every case screamed a logo, when the quality was the only identifier. It is a reference piece for the Ubrique “Corrugated” school of hard leather goods. Please Note: This is the actual item photographed. You will receive this precise specimen. Dimensions are exact; the character of the half-circle ribs varies slightly by natural hide tension, making yours unique. please check my other pipe list here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/faridunhill/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_ipg&_from SKU: SKU-390