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Antique Victorian Crocodile Leather Cigar Case C1880
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Antique Victorian Crocodile Leather Cigar Case C1880

19th century
Description

This is a super antique Victorian genuine crocodile leather cigar case measuring 5 1/2" (14 cm) x 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) across x just under 3/4" (2 cms) deep and dating to the late 1800's.

The crocodile leather is superb, it's a lovely warm colour with no rips or tears.

Inside is clean and ready to use and it will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Crocodile Leather Cigar Case to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127967
Dealers Internal Reference
9627
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Description
This is a super antique Victorian genuine crocodile leather cigar case measuring 5 1/2" (14 cm) x 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) across x just under 3/4" (2 cms) deep and dating to the late 1800's.

The crocodile leather is superb, it's a lovely warm colour with no rips or tears.

Inside is clean and ready to use and it will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Crocodile Leather Cigar Case to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127967
Dealers Internal Ref
9627
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2013
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Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique Victorian warm brown crocodile leather pocket cigar case featuring a textured hide exterior and telescopic sleeve design.
Antique Victorian Crocodile Leather Cigar Case c1880
Ref: SA1127967
An antique Victorian warm brown crocodile leather pocket cigar case featuring a textured hide exterior and telescopic sleeve design.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCigar Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCrocodile Leather, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCrocodile skin texture, telescopic sleeve, hand-stitched seams
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian gentleman's cigar case dates from around 1880 and takes the form of a compact, pocket-sized telescopic sleeve measuring 14 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. It is formed from genuine crocodile leather in a rich warm brown tone, displaying a pronounced natural scute texture across the curved exterior. Fine hand-stitched seams run along the edge of the overlapping slip section, defining its traditional two-piece construction. In a modern home, this practical piece suits placement on a study or office desk as a refined desk accessory for storing small personal items. The leather shows a smooth polished finish with visible scale markings and an intact surface free from rips or tears, while the interior provides a clean compartment ready for everyday use.

FAQs

During the late Victorian era, portable cigar cases crafted from exotic hides became standard personal accessories for gentlemen, offering protective transportation for cigars while travelling.

These cases were typically crafted from tanned exotic hides such as crocodile or alligator skin, shaped over a frame to create a rigid two-part telescopic structure.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature irregular natural scale patterns, hand-stitched seams, age-appropriate patination, and a friction-fit sleeve without modern synthetic linings or metal zips.

An antique leather case can be positioned flat on an office desk, displayed inside an open glass vitrine, or arranged on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

Keep the leather away from direct heat and moisture, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly if nourishment is required.
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