World War I and II Cigarette Lighters and Matchbox Holders

Item Details

A collection of World War I and II era cigarette lighters and matchbox holders from circa 1910 and 1930. Featured are trench lighters such as a Bowers Sure Fire Trench Cigarette Lighter, an ORLIK UL of London bullet shaped lighter and a benzene brass lighter case which has the monogram ‘KW’ embossed on the front for the manufacturer Karl Wieden produced circa 1930. There are seven matchbox covers. The smallest cover depicts a courting scene and is marked ‘Made in USA.’ A celluloid covered tin matchbook cover depicting the British Flag has ‘CANADA,’ the Maple Leaf badge, and written on its edge is ‘British Made.’ A silver toned matchbook cover decorated with an enameled shield reads ‘SCARBOROUGH’ and it is also stamped ‘Made in England.’ There is leather covered German matchbook cover depicting a couple wearing German folk wear holding hands. It is hand painted in bright colors. A WWII era Chinese made match box cover has open sides and depicts a hand etched scene of a man in a kimono. A WWI German matchbook cover is engraved with the slogan ‘Got Mit Uns.’ It is made of heavy brass with an embossed crown in the center. A grey WWI German hinged match dispenser is marked ‘Made by Lehmann,’ ‘Mit Herz und Hand’ and has references to ‘Hindenburg’ and ’Fur’s Vaterland.’ It also is marked ‘Patent Amtlich Geschutzt.’

• Please note that this item may contain hazardous materials. The winning bidder recognizes in the purchase of this item that a hazardous material may be present and waives any claims against EBTH relating to the safety of this material. Shipping is restricted and purchaser must pick up at the sale site.

Condition

- surface scratches; tarnish; worn off paint; rust; bent edges; worn off silver-tone plating on a lighter.

Dimensions

- lighter box.

Item #

16STL051-099