Faux Snakeskin Cigarette Case, Business Card Holder, Brown Textured Panel, Gold-Tone Frame, Blank Cartouche

Deep brown scales framed in warm gold tones, a pocket treasure with a new calling.

This rectangular cigarette case pairs a richly textured brown faux-snakeskin panel with a narrow gold-tone surround. A small rectangular cartouche sits towards one end of the panel, with no visible inscription. The smooth metal reverse offers a quieter contrast to the scale-like pattern on the front.

Opened flat, the case reveals a bright gold-coloured interior and a fixed retaining section with a curved access cut-out. It can also serve as a holder for suitably sized business cards, giving an older pocket accessory a practical second life. Internal dimensions and card thickness determine fit and capacity; universal compatibility with business cards or bank cards is not claimed.

The Particulars

• Type: Cigarette case, also usable as a card holder subject to fit
• Form: Rectangular hinged case with side catch
• Front: Brown faux-snakeskin textured panel, as identified in the original listing
• Panel composition: Unconfirmed; not offered as genuine snakeskin
• Frame and interior: Gold-tone metal; underlying metal and finish composition unconfirmed
• Cartouche: Rectangular, with no visible inscription
• Reverse: Smooth gold-coloured surface
• Interior: Fixed retaining pocket with curved access cut-out
• Maker, origin, and date: Unidentified
• Included: Case only; photographic props excluded

The photographs show fine scratches and broader scuffs on the smooth reverse and interior, with small dark marks, uneven colour, and rubbing around the frame and corners. Small pale specks and localised wear are visible on the brown textured panel. The blank cartouche also shows surface scratching. Please inspect the close-ups for these details. The case is shown open and closed, but catch strength has not been established from the photographs. Internal measurements and capacity are not yet recorded.

A warm-toned companion for a keeper who favours texture and character, whether collected as a cigarette case or given a second life among calling cards. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.