Vintage German Leather Cigarette Case with Lighter | Brass Star Detail | NOS

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a vintage German leather cigarette and lighter case from mid-20th-century manufacture, featuring integrated design with attached lighter pocket and distinctive brass star emblem. Condition is brand-new old stock (NOS), never used, preserved from final inventory of a German tobacco specialist shop. HISTORICAL CONTEXT German leather goods manufacturers were renowned for precision craftsmanship and functional design during the mid-twentieth century. The integrated cigarette case with lighter pocket represents a practical smoking accessory common in European tobacco shops circa 1960s-1970s. The brass star detail suggests regional or maker's mark heritage, though specific manufacturer identification remains to be confirmed. Such coordinated sets were marketed as complete smoking ensembles for daily carry, combining cigarette storage with flame access in single compact unit. GRADING & MARKS - Brass star logo: embossed into leather lid, maker or regional mark - Black leather construction: smooth finish, slightly rigid hand - Closure: simple overlap design, no snaps or buttons - Country marking: German manufacture, maker to be confirmed - Condition grade: NOS (New Old Stock) DESIGN & INTEGRATION Compact case measures 4 inches length with integrated side pocket for lighter storage. Overlap closure design maintains clean profile without fasteners. Black smooth leather provides pocket-friendly profile and protection. Brass star detail serves both functional identification and aesthetic embellishment. LEATHER & FINISH Smooth black leather construction with slight rigidity typical of German tobacco shop accessories. Finish shows no age patina, wear marks, or handling-consistent with never-used storage condition. Original leather retains factory suppleness and light reflection. CONDITION REPORT Brand new old stock. Case and included lighter both in pristine condition. No visible wear, creasing, scuffs, or age-related deterioration. Leather shows no handling marks. Lighter function to be confirmed upon detailed examination. Overall grade: Mint/NOS. DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS - Length: 4 inches - Width: 3.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch - Lighter: original, included, maker to be confirmed - Weight: to be confirmed - Material: smooth black leather, brass hardware CLOSING This vintage German accessory set ships directly from Faridunhill archive. Worldwide shipping available. Professional sanitation and archival storage assessment included with purchase. SKU: SKU-033