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Antique WW1/2 Brass French Trench Art Faux Book Lighter and Two "Cases"

$ 10.56

Availability: 86 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Condition: Please use photos for condition and grade
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Antique Trench Art Faux Book Lighter and Two "Cases".  They appear to be made of brass, maybe with some copper or bronze.  I believe they are WW1 era.
    The lighter is approx 1.6" x 2.2".  I don't know if it's in working condition were fluid were to be added to it (nor how fluid would be added).  The wheel seems to spin freely, so I'm not sure how a spark would be generated.
    The two cases open at the top and possibly could be cigarette holders, or maybe card holders.
    The wording on the crests is in French.
    Case 1 is approx 3.3" x 4.1".  The crest is of an anchor and reads:  "Equipages De La Flotte", which translates to "Fleet Crew".
    Case 2 is approx 3.4" x 4.3":  The crest is of two lions and a crown and reads:  "Honi soit Qui Mal Y Pense", which translates to "Shame on anyone who thinks evil of it".  This is the motto of the British Chivalric Order of the Garter.  The other wording reads:  "Dieu et mon droit", which translates to "God and my right".  This is the motto of the British Monarch.
    Please use photos for condition and grade
    Please note:  I have researched these items to the best of my ability and believe the item type and description to be accurate, but please refer to the images, do your own research, and contact me for clarification before bidding if you have any questions or concerns.