{"product_id":"vintage-gold-kigu-cig-case","title":"Vintage Kigu Cylindrical Cigarette Case, Gold-Tone Ribbed Clamshell, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine golden lines, curved into a small ceremony of their own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Kigu cigarette case exchanges the usual flat silhouette for a rounded, cylindrical form. Unlike an end-opening tube, it opens lengthways along a hinged spine, revealing two curved interior halves. Closely spaced lines sweep across the exterior, framed by contrasting textured borders and smooth gold-tone edges. The restrained decoration lets the shape do the storytelling, a pocket accessory with an almost architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior edge bears the KIGU name and English manufacture wording. Its warm metallic colour is described as gold-tone: the base metal and exact surface treatment have not been established, and no precious-metal content is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Kigu, with KIGU marking photographed inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in England marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Vintage cylindrical cigarette case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Lengthways-opening hinged clamshell with curved interior halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior: Fine linear pattern with contrasting textured border bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold-tone metal; exact composition and surface treatment unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used vintage condition, with visible interior wear and localised finish loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Exact production date unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Case only; photographic props excluded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior remains richly coloured, with light scratches, small marks, and rubbing visible around the rims and fittings. Inside, the wear is more noticeable: both halves show scattered dark spots, scratches, uneven colouring, and localised worn patches in the finish. One half has a broader irregular discoloured area, while the other shows a darker scuffed patch. These are part of this example's condition and are shown in the close-up photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is photographed open and closed; clasp holding strength and hinge security have not been independently tested. Dimensions and cigarette capacity have not been established, so suitability for a particular cigarette length cannot be promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome curved relic for the collector who notices the shape before the shine. 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":55599670165843,"sku":"VKVAD-046","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_9587.jpg?v=1792944471","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/vintage-gold-kigu-cig-case","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}