Vintage German Leather Metal Cigarette Case Hard Shell with Metal Plates Hinges

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a German-made hard-shell cigarette case, circa mid-20th century, constructed with genuine leather exterior and reinforced metal side plates. The case features original metal hinges, snap closure, and includes a rare vintage quality control inspection ticket (Kontrollschein) from the manufacturing tobacconist. A significant artifact of German industrial design and craftsmanship in smoking accessories. German cigarette cases of this era represented a pinnacle of functional design philosophy. Post-war German manufacturing emphasized durability, precision engineering, and practical aesthetics. The inclusion of the Kontrollschein-a quality control slip signed by employee No. 242-documents the maker's commitment to inspection standards and customer satisfaction. Such documentation slips are uncommon survivors and provide direct provenance to the original retail tobacconist operation. GRADING & MARKS: - Original Kontrollschein (Control Slip) affixed and legible - Maker mark: to be confirmed - Country marking: Made in Germany (inferred) - Metal hinges marked with maker initials: to be confirmed - Snap closure mechanism intact CASE CONSTRUCTION: Hybrid hard-shell design combines genuine leather exterior with protective metal side plates and metal-reinforced hinges. The construction prioritizes crush resistance and structural integrity. Leather shows authentic patina consistent with vintage use and storage. FINISH & MATERIALS: Light coffee-brown leather with natural aging patina. Metal plating shows period-appropriate tarnish and wear consistent with seven to eight decades of age. Hinges and snap closure mechanism remain fully functional. CONDITION REPORT: Overall condition: Very Good to Excellent for age. Leather exterior displays expected surface wear, creasing, and minor scuffing. Metal components show honest patina without active corrosion. Snap closure engages cleanly. Hinges operate smoothly. Original Kontrollschein present but fragile-not to be unfolded or handled without care. No repairs detected. Interior chambers clear of debris. DIMENSIONS: - Length: 3.5 inches - Width: 2.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch - Weight: to be confirmed - Capacity: Standard 20-cigarette pack A functional archive piece documenting mid-century German manufacturing standards and the tobacconist retail experience. Ships from Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery. Professional condition assessment and archival handling included. SKU: SKU-256