Amber cigarette holder in chamois lined leather box. Early 20th century

Made:
1900-1950 in England

Amber cigarette holder in chamois lined leather box. Early 20th century, MADE/FROM/PURE AMBER inscription on red oval fabric sticker, printed in gold with gold border, length 76mm, width 20mm, thickness 17mm

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1980-676/44
Materials:
cigarette holder, amber, case, leather, case lining, chamois leather and hinges & fastenings, brass
Measurements:
overall: 17 mm x 20 mm x 76 mm,
type:
cigarette holder
credit:
Purchase (Roger Newport)

Parts

Amber cigarette holder

Amber cigarette holder

Amber tube, flattened at one end with raised lip. Holder end signed. Snap fastening

Materials:
amber
Object Number:
1980-676/44 Pt1
type:
cigarette holder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Chamois lined leather box for Amber cigarette holder

Chamois lined leather box for Amber cigarette holder

Oval case, two-part, hinged. Made of leather, length 76 mm; width 20 mm; thickness 17 mm

Measurements:
overall: 17 mm x 20 mm x 76 mm,
Materials:
leather
Object Number:
1980-676/44 Pt2
type:
box
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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