Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Cigar Case
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Object number2014.03606
TitleIsambard Kingdom Brunel's Cigar Case
DescriptionA black leather cigar case which consists of 4 parts - the central section, the lid and the base which both come off and a cigar. The case contains two compartments which hold 24 cigars each. The central section has a small document wallet which has a flap, which when opens, reveals pockets for stamps and cards. Stamped on the lid section is 'I.K.B. Athenaeum Club Pall Mall'. Both the lid and the base are lined with dark pink paper. It is in a fragile condition, with lots of scuff marks and worn edges to the leather. The green cotton band, which held the flap to the document wallet is very loose and only held by a few threads.
Production period19th century
Object namecigar case
Object categorypersonal belongings
Dimensions
- height: 258 mm
width: 132 mm
depth: 55 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”