This case measures 4.25 by just over 2.5 inches and is 5/8ths of an inch deep. It is red in color. The design on the top and bottom of the case is alligator. The top has a jeweled peacock and I believe the jewels are rhinestones. The outside of the case is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or dents. The inside is also in excellent condition and looks to have never been used.
NOTE - I think everyone knows the original purpose of this case, but if I mention that word, google will block my listing and can even ban me from using their services.
There are two elastic straps inside, one on each side of the case. Due to the age of the case, the elastic straps inside do not have significant elasticity. Although you can only store cigarettes on one side, I assume both sides have a strap so you can decide which side you want to use.
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 “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 employee 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 Arizona.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly, and again in November for the holiday season (so three times per year) the postal service increases shipping charges. This is what they call their "Delivering For America" plan in which they hope to become profitable. It's a 10 year plan that started in 2021, so we've got years to go with multiple price increases on shipping charges each year. I try to absorb the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year unfortunately, I have to if I want to stay in business. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the increases when possible.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
