Vintage German Leather Cigarette & Lighter Set - Compact 4in Case, Brass Star Detail

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, circa mid-20th century. A complete ensemble featuring a smooth black leather case with integrated lighter pocket and original brass-detailed German lighter. New old stock condition, never used, from specialist tobacco shop inventory. Historical Context: German leather goods manufacturing reached peak refinement in the post-war era, with tobacco accessory makers producing compact travel kits for the discerning smoker. The attached lighter pocket design reflects practical German engineering and the cultural integration of cigarette and lighter as a unified daily-carry system. Such sets were common in specialist tobacco shops across Germany and exported internationally. The brass star embossing suggests a maker's mark or shop insignia, though specific maker attribution requires further research. These complete sets are increasingly rare as lighters separate from cases over decades of use. Grading & Marks: - Brass star detail: embossed or inset into leather lid - Maker's mark: to be confirmed - Country of origin: Germany (confirmed) - Condition grade: New old stock (NOS) - unused, never carried - Material marking: smooth black leather, brass hardware Shape Analysis: Compact rectangular case with shallow profile. Simple hinged or friction-fit lid closure without snap or button hardware. Attached side pocket sized precisely for lighter. Overall footprint emphasizes pocket portability and desk-friendly dimensions. Leather & Finish: Smooth black leather with slight rigidity suggesting quality hide and traditional tanning. Finish remains pristine with no creasing, color fading, or patina from use. Brass star detail provides sole decorative element - restrained, functional aesthetic typical of German craft tradition. Condition Report: Brand new, never-used new old stock. Case leather shows no wear, creasing, or oxidation. Original lighter included and fully functional. No repairs needed or evident. A perfect example of preserved tobacco accessory from specialist shop final inventory. Dimensions: - Overall length: 4 inches - Width: 3.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch - Case weight: to be confirmed - Lighter: original German-made, integrated pocket mount This complete German tobacco accessory set ships from the Faridunhill archive with full worldwide shipping and professional conservation. A timeless functional piece for the organized smoker or tobacco accessory collector. SKU: SKU-363