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Antique Brass Spanish American War ? WWI ? Era Cigarette Lighter Eagle & Shield sides

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    Posted 11 years ago

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    rgbrunson
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    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

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      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
    2. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 11 years ago
      Agree again with Scott, but for a different reason. I think this type of ignition system came after 1903.
    3. rgbrunson, 11 years ago
      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
    4. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      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
    5. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      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
    6. rgbrunson, 11 years ago
      THANKS SCOTT HOW DID YOU FIND THEM,I SELL ON EBAY AND I DID NOT FIND THEM
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      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

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