The same garage sale I found the light meter at. Royal Close Up Lens 49mm No 2. Coated Japan is what’s written on them. They are filters rather than lenses strictly speaking I suppose.
The case has 3 delicious red velvet slots for each filter. It doesn’t have that much wear and tear. In fact, I couldn’t open it far enough to get a good shot of the red interior. Maybe the chap I bought them from was a bit of a garage sale junkie himself.
Never used by me.
It’s the case I like.
The shutter release cable still works – with my old Nikon 35mm. Naturally the Nikon D5000 requires a different kind of cable release. I’m certain they could have retro-fitted the digital camera so it would work with the old cables, instead they want you to buy a remote digital version. On my to-do list.
Obsolescence Project 
I love shutter release cables. I miss the experience if using that utilitarian tool.
I know. There was something so satisfying about the click. Although I haven’t tried it yet I’m certain the digital remote version won’t have any visceral vibe.
I’m glad that my beautifully engraved silver cigarette case is now obsolete – and has been for a long time!
That’s definitely an object I can see being delighted in its uselessness ! I bet it’s beautiful though.
Leather addiction : super sensation
Royal addiction : just a curiosity. Grand sound for a label, though.
Cable : looks like a Noel Coward – worthy cigarette holder. (Don’t I remember your description of an aunt who could handle one with aplomb?)
GGGood eye both at the sale and in creating the images!