This cigarette case measures 4.25 by just over 2.5 inches and is 5/8ths of an inch deep. It is butterscotch in color. The design on the top and bottom of the case is alligator. The top has 4 rhinestones that I believe are black in color. Also on the top are two jeweled alligators that are an inch long. The alligators turn about a half inch in both directions but do not spin around. The outside of the case is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or dents.
The inside holds 6 cigarettes, but don’t bunch them up. If you try to put too many cigarettes inside, the lid will not close.
You’ll be able to see in my third photo below, that the elastic straps are coming loose. I don’t know why there are two straps because as mentioned before, you can only put cigarettes on one side. Personally, I’d remove the straps, use a little super-clue at the strap opening, and I’d think that would restore the inside of the case.
I obtained the case, along with a few others at an estate sale in Las Vegas Nevada. There was an info card on the table with the cases that said “Cigarette Cases, 1950s �" 1960s. I don’t know how they came up with those dates unless the original owner told them. I tried to research these, but could find nothing so am going by what the estate company said. I have no personal knowledge of the estimated time frame but these cases do look like they could be 50s to 60s.
The home was the most lavish and beautifully furnished home that I’ve ever stepped into. I was honestly worried about touching anything. Whomever the owner was, I’d say had to be either an entertainer or a very important casino employee. In fact, I asked the Estate Company person whose house it was and was told that they were not allowed to share any information about the owner. There was very little there that I could afford. I did purchase a few of these vintage cigarette cases which I will be listing also along with a beautiful cross box, but that was it. I mostly just walked around in awe viewing the furnishings and very expensive fancy cars in the back carports.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail Parcel delivery charges of $6.45. Delivery is from Nevada.
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INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES
Due to claims that merchandise is not being received at various international countries (although Customs tracking verifies the delivery), I will no longer be able to process international orders unless payment is made with U.S. currency, including conversion fees. Orders will be processed after funds have cleared a U.S. bank. PAYPAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT ON INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES. Seller reserves the right to void any international transactions where contact has not been made prior to purchasing.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.
