{"product_id":"stratton-cig-case","title":"Vintage Stratton Cigarette Case, Blue Swan Scene, Scalloped Gold-Tone Frame, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo white swans glide across midnight blue, their reflections held in a pocket-sized stillness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Stratton cigarette case pairs a deep blue pictorial lid with two swans among green reeds and brightly coloured reflections. A shaped gold-tone border follows the rectangular case with gently scalloped edges, framing the scene like a miniature picture. The reverse carries closely spaced linear decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpened flat, the case reveals a bright gold-tone interior with matching lines and a pierced metal retaining assembly. The fitting is marked Stratton and Made in England, alongside registration and patent wording. No precise production date, precious-metal content, or hand-painted technique is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Stratton, marked on the interior fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin marking: Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Vintage cigarette case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Deep blue swan scene with reeds and coloured reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Shaped rectangular gold-tone metal with scalloped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Fine linear decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Bright gold-tone finish with pierced metal retaining assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial and lid technique: Exact metal, finish, and decorative process unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used exterior with scratches and wear; interior described by the seller as almost like new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact date: Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse shows conspicuous scratches, scuffing, and localised darkened or worn patches across the lined finish. Fine scratches and a concentrated area of surface marking are also visible on the blue lid, particularly where light catches its upper section. The border and hinge show rubbing and small marks. In contrast, the interior retains a notably bright, fresh appearance, with minor localised marks visible in close-up. It is not offered as unused or pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is photographed open and closed; the catch’s holding strength and retaining assembly’s tension have not been established. Please study the close-ups for the distinction between the exterior wear and the well-preserved interior. Photographic props are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waterside pocket relic for a keeper drawn to painted-looking scenes, rich colour, and the unexpected pleasure of opening something beautiful. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55512287478099,"sku":"VKVAD-045","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_9308.jpg?v=1792341872","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/stratton-cig-case","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}