{"product_id":"tallent-cig-case","title":"Tallent Gold-Plated Crocodile-Effect Leather Cigarette Case, Made in England, Amber Cognac Embossed Leather Exterior, Pristine Gold-Plated Interior, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTallent. Made in England. The outside has lived. The inside has not.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Tallent gold-plated cigarette case in crocodile-effect embossed leather: a flat rectangular form with chamfered corners, the exterior covered in amber-cognac leather embossed in a large-scale crocodile pattern, the gold-plated metal frame running the full perimeter with a central bar snap-closure mechanism. The case is a proper mid-20th century English pocket object, built to be carried daily and used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior shows honest age wear at the corners: the embossed leather covering is compressed and darkened at the corner tips, the stress points of a carried case, exactly as expected and fully documented in the photographs. The leather face between the corners remains intact and the scale pattern is clear and well-defined throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the case and the story changes entirely. The interior is gold-plated and in exceptional condition: bright, even, no rubbing or wear to the plating surface. The cross-hatched engine-turned central band with plain polished borders is crisp. The Tallent maker's stamp — \u003cem\u003eTallent, Made in England\u003c\/em\u003e — is embossed clearly to the interior lower edge. The bar snap mechanism operates cleanly and closes firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTallent was a well-regarded British manufacturer of mid-century accessories, known for gold-plated pocket goods, engine-turned cases, and quality leather-covered vanity and smoking accessories produced in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Tallent, Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Cigarette case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior: Crocodile-effect embossed leather, amber-cognac; gold-plated metal frame and chamfered corners; central bar snap closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Gold-plated throughout; cross-hatched engine-turned central band; plain polished borders; Tallent maker's stamp present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Bar snap closure; opens and closes cleanly and firmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good overall. Exterior corner wear documented in photographs — leather compressed and darkened at tips, consistent with age and use. Interior exceptional: bright gold plating, no wear. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England, mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone carried this every day and never once opened the lid carelessly. You can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives carefully wrapped as a vault relic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55004356575571,"sku":"VKVAD-019","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8175.jpg?v=1789935096","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/tallent-cig-case","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}