Posted 10 years ago
rgbrunson
(3 items)
found this old lighter in a box of junk it is brass from a garage sale 10.00$ can anybody tell me age and maker i think it,s Spanish American War
Antique Brass Spanish American War ? WWI ? Era Cigarette Lighter Eagle & Shield sides | ||
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Good buy!
It is a WW1 era lighter. The style was popular among soldiers and many of this type (with various "scenes") were produced in Europe and sold to US soldiers.
scott
Agree again with Scott, but for a different reason. I think this type of ignition system came after 1903.
thanks scott i looked on the internet for a pic of it but i could not find it this is the best thing i have found in a long time i am going to frame it and keep it
Here is one that sold last summer on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-US-WWI-Trench-Brass-Art-Lighter-Eagle-Shield-RS-I-/290941159035?nma=true&si=PID5%252BRc2QNEB3w4XvseFUrHPGAU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_1000wt_1001
scott
A more recent example from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/France-WW1-Trench-Art-Petrol-Lighter-US-Army-emblem-flag-Military-West-Front-/321364091484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad2cae25c&nma=true&si=PID5%252BRc2QNEB3w4XvseFUrHPGAU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_0wt_0
scott
THANKS SCOTT HOW DID YOU FIND THEM,I SELL ON EBAY AND I DID NOT FIND THEM
No problem-- different search words I guess?
I collect military souvenir items and trench art-- take a look at my items if you have an interest.
There is a similar era lighter in this posted grouping:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/83062-trench-art-through-the-years-lighters
scott