1930s odd lighter

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Posted by willtn1

15 years ago

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Description i've been trying to find some history on it,but so far no one has seen one ,i cant find it in books or on the internet.Just like to know if possibly from small war party,or just convenience it being there,there are no house close to were i found it,so please any information would be great.And thanks to anyone that will look at it.Everything is there just needs flint and fluid to work,and it does work,i have tried it.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium unknown metal

Distinguishing marks just U.S.A under american eagle

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item eight sided,2 1/2 inches tall by 1 3/4 wide by 1/2 thick

Date Period someone said 1930s

Weight maybe 3 ounces

History I found it in a field on top of a mountain 25 years ago,it looks like a rock,but its a cigarette lighter

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Price Paid (If known) found in field ,i picked it up thinking it was an odd rock

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