Vintage German Leather Cigarette & Lighter Set, 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 set from the final inventory of a specialist tobacconist shop, circa mid-20th century. The compact case features integrated lighter storage and retains its original lighter. The set represents a functional accessory category from the golden age of European tobacco retail, when coordinated smoking kits were standard luxury items. HISTORICAL CONTEXT German leather goods manufacturers established a reputation for precision craftsmanship during the interwar and postwar periods. Integrated cigarette cases with lighter pockets emerged as premium desk and pocket accessories in the 1930s-1950s, marketed to affluent smokers who valued coordinated, portable kit design. The brass star embossing suggests a branded retailer or specialist tobacconist house mark. Production quality and closure engineering reflect the high standards of Central European leather working traditions. This piece survives as new old stock-never deployed, preserved in original condition from shop closure. GRADING & MARKS - Brass star logo: embossed into leather lid, maker or retailer house mark - Country of origin: Germany (confirmed by construction and materials) - Finish grade: Black smooth leather, fully intact - Closure: Simple lid design, no snaps or mechanical closure - Condition grade: NOS (new old stock), unused SHAPE ANALYSIS Rectangular case with hinged lid and integrated side pocket designed to hold a matching lighter. The proportions favor daily pocket carry. The lid sits flush with minimal depth, prioritizing flat profile over storage volume. Brass star detail serves as both branding and aesthetic accent on the leather face. LEATHER & FINISH Smooth black leather exhibits no creasing, wear, or patina-consistent with NOS condition. The leather maintains slight rigidity typical of aged German leather stock. No fading, staining, or surface damage. Brass star detail is cleanly embossed and shows no oxidation or tarnish. CONDITION REPORT Overall Grade: NOS (New Old Stock) - Mint. Lid and case body: pristine, no dents, creases, or marks. Interior: clean, original lighter rests securely in side pocket. Lighter: original, included, functional status to be confirmed. Leather: supple, no cracks or separations. No repairs, restorations, or modifications detected. This is an unused, shop-closure inventory piece preserved as manufactured. DIMENSIONS - Case length: 3.5 inches - Case width: 2.5 inches - Case depth: 1.5 inches - Weight: to be confirmed - Lighter type: to be confirmed - Overall set weight: to be confirmed CLOSING This coordinated German leather and lighter set ships directly from the Faridunhill archive with full worldwide shipping and professional conservation documentation. As a new old stock example, it represents both functional tobacco accessory design and the retail heritage of mid-century European smoking culture. SKU: SKU-173