Elegant French Belle Époque cigarette holder, made circa 1880–1900, crafted from natural Baltic amber with solid 18-carat gold mounts, preserved in its original fitted leather case bearing the French “OR CONTRÔLÉ” gold control mark. This is a high-grade luxury smoking accessory produced for the Parisian bourgeoisie and professional class during the late 19th century. The deep oxblood / cognac amber shows correct natural ageing and translucency, while the gold fittings are finely engraved and include a monogrammed cartouche, typical of custom-ordered personal pieces of the period. The interior silk lid is stamped with the official French gold control triangle, confirming that the contents were legally inspected and certified as 18-carat gold at the time of sale — a feature only found on genuine French luxury cases.