A beautifully made 19th-century burr wood cigar case, hand-carved with a flush, integrated wooden hinge and shaped to a refined, pocket-sized form. The richly figured burr timber displays warm amber, honey and chestnut tones throughout, with natural swirling grain patterns typical of high-quality Victorian accessories.
Likely intended for cigars, cheroots or slim smoking pieces, the case has a simple, elegant interior and a smoothly closing lid that sits neatly within its carved rebate. The craftsmanship is impressive in its understatement: a practical gentleman’s accessory elevated through careful shaping, tactile finishing and the use of fine burr wood.
Measuring 18cm in length, this is a characterful and functional antique—ideal for display, as a keepsake box, or for collectors of smoking memorabilia, treen or writing-table objects.
🌿 Hand-carved burr wood with excellent figure
🌿 Original integrated wooden hinge
🌿 19th-century gentleman’s cigar or cheroot case
🌿 Warm, tactile patina and natural surface marks
🌿 Displays beautifully as treen, cabinet piece or desk object
🌿 18cm long
🌿 A well-preserved example of traditional burr woodworking
Condition
🌿 Very good antique condition with expected light marks and patina, consistent with age and handling.
🌿 The hinge functions smoothly.
🌿 No cracks or structural issues.
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Shipping
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