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Late 19thc Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case
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Late 19thc Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case

19th century
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Late 19thC Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case 5" x 3" x 1"

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cigar Case to the Victorian era.

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Late 19thC Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case 5" x 3" x 1"
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cigar Case to the Victorian era.

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A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside.

Late 19thc Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case

Archive II A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside. View IX
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A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside.
Late 19thC Inlaid Burr Walnut Cigar Case
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A late nineteenth-century pocket cigar case made from burr walnut with inlaid line detailing, shown partially open to reveal cigars inside.
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  • ObjectCigar Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Line inlay, Curved pocket profile

This late 19th-century Victorian cigar case belongs to the gentleman's library style. The piece takes the form of a pocket cigar case fashioned from warm brown burr walnut wood, complete with a fitted lid that lifts away from the main body. The exterior displays decorative line inlay running horizontally across the curved body, polished to a smooth finish, and reveals three cigars resting in the interior pockets when open. The case measures 13 cm by 8 cm by 3 cm. Suitable for placement on an office desk or library table, the item serves as a desktop container for keeping cigars tidy and accessible. The compact design makes it appropriate for display within a study, office, or living space as a traditional desk accessory. Collectors of Victorian smoker's requisites will find this piece a practical addition to an interior setting.

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A Victorian burr walnut cigar case is a pocket-sized container manufactured in the late nineteenth century to hold and protect cigars during transport. These cases were typically crafted from figured wood veneers with inlaid decoration and featured friction-fit or hinged covers.

Nineteenth-century wooden cigar cases were constructed using solid hardwood foundations wrapped in decorative burr or figured wood veneers such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. Stringing and border details were formed using lighter woods, bone, or brass inlays.

Authentic pieces feature natural variations in the wood grain, hand-finished stringing inlay, and signs of age such as slight surface patination. Construction methods usually show hand-fitted joints and precise wood-matching techniques characteristic of period cabinetmaking.

These compact objects function well as decorative accents arranged on a gentlemans desk, styled alongside books on a shelf, or placed inside a glazed display cabinet. Their rich timber tones complement contemporary modern classic and dark academia interior schemes.

Preserve antique walnut by wiping surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax paste occasionally to protect the veneer, and keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking.
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