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1920's Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case & Lighter Crocodile Design & Original Box
$590
£446.69
€517.32
CA$834.98
A$935.52
CHF 486.51
MX$11,334.53
NOK 6,198.37
SEK 5,786.39
DKK 3,861.65
About the Item
Ultra Rare 1920s Art Deco Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter: Crocodile Design with Original Box (Made in Austria)
A striking example of 1920s Art Deco design, this dual cigarette case and lighter combination is as functional as it is beautiful. Housed in its original presentation box, this accessory embodies the glamour and innovation of the Jazz Age.
The original outer cardboard box features a gold lid stamped “Ritz” in bold black lettering, a black base with an original paper label marked “256,” and a cream-colored satin interior molded to cradle the case. While the box shows expected age wear—losses, torn edges, tape repair, and handling wear—it remains intact and a rare survival.
The cigarette case and lighter itself are a masterwork of Art Deco luxury. Its exterior is decorated in a bold enameled crocodile skin pattern, accented with cream-colored striping reminiscent of Louis Vuitton and Goyard luggage of the period. This unusual crocodile motif makes the piece especially rare and desirable among collectors.
Ingeniously designed, the case opens when the lighter portion is tipped backwards, activating a spring-loaded door that reveals two separate cigarette compartments, each fitted with a spring-loaded arm to securely hold cigarettes in place. The interior lip is crisply marked “Made in Austria”, attesting to its origin. Austrian makers of the 1920s and 1930s were celebrated for their precision engineering and fine enameling, producing cigarette cases and lighters that combined elegance with mechanical innovation.
The lighter is seamlessly integrated into the case and features a cleverly concealed lever mechanism. Activated from the case’s edge, the lever exposes the flame-side of the lighter, underscoring the ingenuity of its design.
The exterior box shows wear consistent with age, including edge losses, surface tears, tape restoration, and general handling. The cigarette case and lighter are in overall excellent vintage condition, with only three small enamel losses on the upper portion of the lighter, minor and restorable if desired. Functionality of the doors, arms, and lighter components remains strong.
Cigarette cases and lighters were among the most fashionable personal accessories of the 1920s and 1930s, embodying the Art Deco aesthetic of luxury, modernity, and streamlined form. Austria was a leading center for high-quality cigarette case production during this era, with makers exporting their designs across Europe and America. The rarity of this crocodile-pattern enamel design, paired with its original presentation box, makes this piece a highly collectible treasure.
This is a museum-worthy accessory that would make a statement in any collection of Art Deco smoking accessories, Austrian design, or luxury fashion history.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920's
- Condition:Minor losses. The exterior box shows wear consistent with age, including edge losses, surface tears, tape restoration, and general handling. The cigarette case is in overall excellent vintage condition, with only three small enamel losses on the upper lighter.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258246346092
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