Trench Artr,Sarome, Crown y otro - No reserve price - Pocket lighter - Laton and others - (4)
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Lot of 4 vintage collectible lighters: Sarome with fishing fly, Crown Grace, and pocket wick lighter.
This lot consists of three unique vintage lighters, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage smoking items.
1. Sarome lighter with inclusion of fishing fly
Brand: Sarome (engraved on the chrome-plated upper mechanism).
Design: A butane/gas or liquid (lighter type) with a transparent red body that permanently encapsulates an artificial fishing fly (hook), an unusual design popular in the 1960s and 1970s, often called 'inclusion lighters'.
Condition: The acrylic/plastic body shows yellow discoloration and liquid or dirt residues inside. The chrome upper mechanism is generally in good condition. Note: It appears to be missing the filling cap/base mechanism (visible at the bottom).
Estimated period: 1960s - 1970s.
2. 'Crown Grace' Brass Lighter
Brand/Patent: Crown Grace (Engraved on the base).
Brass with a natural patina due to age.
Design: Cylindrical friction ignition lighter, commonly known as a trincha lighter or cannon lighter.
Engraved base: The base features an engraving of a crown, the Crown Grace brand, and the patent number: PAT. NO. 144850. This type of patents and design (often Japanese or European) suggests manufacturing in the 1930s or 1940s.
Condition: Vintage, with heavy patina. Note: Missing the outer body or the ignition cover (only the interior mechanism insert is visible). Ideal for restoration or as a collectible historical piece.
Pocket Lighter (Keychain Type)
Identification: It has no visible marks, but its design indicates it is a small match and oil (petroleum) lighter, commonly known as a 'keychain lighter' or 'bullet lighter.'
Material: Dark body (possibly bakelite or brown plastic) with metallic/brass details. The wick cap is silver. The bottom cover appears to be brass.
Mechanism: The dark body unscrews to expose the fuse mechanism and flint wheel. The small upper cover seals the fuel tank.
Estimated Era: The design of this type of lighter has been popular for decades (from the 1920s to the 1950s). The style could place it in the 1940s or 1950s.
Condition: Complete in its parts, with patina and signs of use. On the base, there is a barely legible engraving that indicates 'MODEL 640' or similar, which could help identify the manufacturer with further research.
Old Gasoline Lighter 'Trench Art' - Brass, Bullet Design - c. 1915-1935
Object: Vintage pocket lighter that uses gasoline and has a wick, collectible item.
Style and Origin: This piece belongs to the historical style known as 'Trench Art,' which flourished during and after World War I. 'Trench Art' consists of artistic or utilitarian objects created by soldiers or civilians from discarded military material, such as shell casings or remnants of equipment.
Design: The lighter mimics the shape of a rifle bullet or small-caliber artillery projectile. It is made of brass (a common material for ammunition casings) and features a modular construction composed of several pieces:
Point/Cap: A rounded cap that fits snugly to extinguish the wick and protect the mechanism.
• Body: Cylindrical, with finely crafted decorative bands featuring floral or star patterns.
• Base: A grooved or knurled bottom cover that unscrews to access the interior fuel compartment (cotton wick).
Estimated Period: Although it lacks manufacturer marks (which is common in genuine trench art pieces or early models without patents), the design and the exposed striker system firmly place it in the period of the Great War and the interwar era.
Estimated date: circa 1915 - 1935.
Condition
The piece is in a condition of preservation appropriate to its age and historical use.
It features a natural dark patina of brass, as well as signs of wear, scratches, and slight corrosion in one section (see photos).
The spark mechanism with wick and wheel is present (although its functionality is not guaranteed and it must be cleaned and refilled for testing).
Offered as a collectible item and historical object, ideal for collectors of militaria, vintage smoking items, or World War I artifacts.
It is recommended to have it inspected and tuned by an expert for proper functioning. Shipped with a tracking code and fully protected.
General Note: None of the lighters have been tested with fuel or flints. They are sold exclusively for collection and restoration, in the condition shown in the images.
It is recommended to have it inspected and tuned by an expert for proper functioning. Shipped with a tracking code and fully protected.
Lot of 4 vintage collectible lighters: Sarome with fishing fly, Crown Grace, and pocket wick lighter.
This lot consists of three unique vintage lighters, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage smoking items.
1. Sarome lighter with inclusion of fishing fly
Brand: Sarome (engraved on the chrome-plated upper mechanism).
Design: A butane/gas or liquid (lighter type) with a transparent red body that permanently encapsulates an artificial fishing fly (hook), an unusual design popular in the 1960s and 1970s, often called 'inclusion lighters'.
Condition: The acrylic/plastic body shows yellow discoloration and liquid or dirt residues inside. The chrome upper mechanism is generally in good condition. Note: It appears to be missing the filling cap/base mechanism (visible at the bottom).
Estimated period: 1960s - 1970s.
2. 'Crown Grace' Brass Lighter
Brand/Patent: Crown Grace (Engraved on the base).
Brass with a natural patina due to age.
Design: Cylindrical friction ignition lighter, commonly known as a trincha lighter or cannon lighter.
Engraved base: The base features an engraving of a crown, the Crown Grace brand, and the patent number: PAT. NO. 144850. This type of patents and design (often Japanese or European) suggests manufacturing in the 1930s or 1940s.
Condition: Vintage, with heavy patina. Note: Missing the outer body or the ignition cover (only the interior mechanism insert is visible). Ideal for restoration or as a collectible historical piece.
Pocket Lighter (Keychain Type)
Identification: It has no visible marks, but its design indicates it is a small match and oil (petroleum) lighter, commonly known as a 'keychain lighter' or 'bullet lighter.'
Material: Dark body (possibly bakelite or brown plastic) with metallic/brass details. The wick cap is silver. The bottom cover appears to be brass.
Mechanism: The dark body unscrews to expose the fuse mechanism and flint wheel. The small upper cover seals the fuel tank.
Estimated Era: The design of this type of lighter has been popular for decades (from the 1920s to the 1950s). The style could place it in the 1940s or 1950s.
Condition: Complete in its parts, with patina and signs of use. On the base, there is a barely legible engraving that indicates 'MODEL 640' or similar, which could help identify the manufacturer with further research.
Old Gasoline Lighter 'Trench Art' - Brass, Bullet Design - c. 1915-1935
Object: Vintage pocket lighter that uses gasoline and has a wick, collectible item.
Style and Origin: This piece belongs to the historical style known as 'Trench Art,' which flourished during and after World War I. 'Trench Art' consists of artistic or utilitarian objects created by soldiers or civilians from discarded military material, such as shell casings or remnants of equipment.
Design: The lighter mimics the shape of a rifle bullet or small-caliber artillery projectile. It is made of brass (a common material for ammunition casings) and features a modular construction composed of several pieces:
Point/Cap: A rounded cap that fits snugly to extinguish the wick and protect the mechanism.
• Body: Cylindrical, with finely crafted decorative bands featuring floral or star patterns.
• Base: A grooved or knurled bottom cover that unscrews to access the interior fuel compartment (cotton wick).
Estimated Period: Although it lacks manufacturer marks (which is common in genuine trench art pieces or early models without patents), the design and the exposed striker system firmly place it in the period of the Great War and the interwar era.
Estimated date: circa 1915 - 1935.
Condition
The piece is in a condition of preservation appropriate to its age and historical use.
It features a natural dark patina of brass, as well as signs of wear, scratches, and slight corrosion in one section (see photos).
The spark mechanism with wick and wheel is present (although its functionality is not guaranteed and it must be cleaned and refilled for testing).
Offered as a collectible item and historical object, ideal for collectors of militaria, vintage smoking items, or World War I artifacts.
It is recommended to have it inspected and tuned by an expert for proper functioning. Shipped with a tracking code and fully protected.
General Note: None of the lighters have been tested with fuel or flints. They are sold exclusively for collection and restoration, in the condition shown in the images.
It is recommended to have it inspected and tuned by an expert for proper functioning. Shipped with a tracking code and fully protected.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
4
Manufacturer/ Brand
Trench Artr,Sarome, Crown y otro
Material
Laton and others
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Period
1930-1940
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