Lot 08389

WWI Military Trench Art: The soldiers used empty shell cases to manufacture a variety of objects, including lighters, vases, photoframes, ashtrays, etc. This is a nice example of brass & copper petrol lighter in the shape of a book, not working. It is engraved & nicely decorated on both sides, with the inscriptions “Souvenir” and “1919” on the front side. It measures 4x6x1cm. and weighs 66gr. It shows age and use wear.