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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Case for Cigar Holder - Mauser

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Mauser Design

Overview

A green velvet case to store a cigar mouthpiece (or holder).

Historical information

This type of case would store a cigar holder (also called a “cigar mouthpiece.”)
A cigar holder is an apparatus that fits over the head of a cigar so that the entire nub can be smoked without burning fingers.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.208

Item type

Leisure Objects

Objects

Themes

Material

Steel

Velvet

Inscriptions and markings

Outside lid of case : Mauser Design
Inside lid of case: Japan

Keywords

Smoking

Cigar Case

Cigar Holder

Health And Hygiene

Place made

Japan

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 28 April, 2025

Completeness

88

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