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. This is a vintage German leather cigarette and lighter case set from the mid-20th century, a complete accessory ensemble featuring an integrated lighter pocket and original brass star detail. New old stock condition, never used, representing the final inventory of a specialist tobacco shop. German leather goods manufacturers became renowned for compact tobacco accessories during the interwar and postwar periods. Such cases typically originated from major centers like Solingen or Leipzig, where skilled artisans produced integrated smoker's kits. The attached lighter pocket design reflects practical German engineering of the 1950s-1960s era. Marking and Details: - Embossed brass star logo set into leather lid - Black smooth leather construction - Simple lidless closure (no snaps or buttons) - Integrated side pocket for lighter - Original lighter included with case - Country of manufacture: Germany (confirmed) - Maker mark: to be confirmed Case Design: The case employs a classic integrated design with a rigid black leather shell housing a dedicated lighter pocket along the side wall. The brass star inlay suggests heritage craftsmanship and likely indicates a specific maker or retailer mark. Leather and Construction: Smooth black leather with a slightly rigid hand and clean stitching. Finish is uniform throughout with no visible distress or aging. Construction is handcrafted with precision edge finishing typical of German manufacture. Condition Report: New old stock (NOS), never used. Case shows no wear, creasing, or patina. Leather remains supple and unmarked. Original lighter functions and remains in the integrated pocket. Overall grade: Mint. Dimensions: - Length: 4 inches - Width: 3.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch - Weight: to be confirmed - Lighter pocket capacity: fits standard lighter This vintage German smoker's accessory represents a complete, functional ensemble from the final days of integrated tobacco kit design. Ships from Faridunhill archive with full professional documentation, worldwide shipping available, and archival sanitation standard. SKU: SKU-252