$85.00
This is a classic, trench art match safe. The match safe was created primarily from a prewar Prussian enlisted man’s belt buckle. The belt buckle center does not have any dents, which makes it an excellent example. It has a period matchbox in place. Even a striking surface has been added.
It is a winsome little reminder of a bygone era.
PRUSSIA – MATCHBOX – FASHIONED FROM AN ENLISTED MAN’S BRASS BELT BUCKLE
This is a classic, trench art match safe. The match safe was created primarily from a prewar Prussian enlisted man’s belt buckle. The belt buckle center does not have any dents, which makes it an excellent example. It has a period matchbox in place. Even a striking surface has been added.
It is a winsome little reminder of a bygone era.
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PRUSSIA – MATCHBOX – FASHIONED FROM AN ENLISTED MAN’S BRASS BELT BUCKLE
This is a classic, trench art match safe. The match safe was created primarily from a prewar Prussian enlisted man’s belt buckle. The belt buckle center does not have any dents, which makes it an excellent example. It has a period matchbox in place. Even a striking surface has been added.
It is a winsome little reminder of a bygone era.
| Dimensions | 2.5 × 1.5 × .75 in |
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$210.00
This is a brass-toned cigarette case. It is a prime example of trench art……
CIGARETTE CASE – featuring an Iron Cross and “Verdun 1916
This is a brass-toned cigarette case.
The obverse features an Iron Cross and “Verdun 1916.” The overall exterior is dimpled. The engraving is clearly homemade. The case’s opposite side has the owner’s name, Walter Wahl, who served at Verdun in 1916. The case’s closing device does not operate properly.
It is a prime example of trench art.
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$250.00
This is a match-safe which was used to place a standard box of matches inside and allow a man to display a common item in a very uncommon and decorative housing. It is an ultra high quality officer gift. It was produced by a jeweler and was purchased by six officers to commemorate action at the Battle of Dünaburg…..
GERMANY – MATCHBOX – JEWELER’S CUSTOM-MADE .800 SILVER MATCH-SAFE WITH OFFICERS’ REPRODUCED SIGNATURES
This is a match-safe which was used to place a standard box of matches inside and allow a man to display a common item in a very uncommon and decorative housing. It is an ultra high quality officer gift. It was produced by a jeweler and was purchased by six officers to commemorate action at the Battle of Dünaburg.
The match safe easily accommodates a box of matches, as well as allowing easy access to the striking surfaces on either side. One match safe side displays six signatures that are NOT immediately familiar to me. The opposite side is engraved with the legend below.
Vor Dünaburg
Weihnachten 1916.
Since it was a Christmas gift, it is possible that each man whose signature appears on its side received the same match safe. Another side’s edge features a manufacturer’s hallmark (I am NOT familiar with the firm, either), and an .800 silver hallmark.
This is an excellent item that is especially impressive in silver. [Silver was still available for gifts of this nature in 1916. By 1918 even the great Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, could not find silver for his cherished victory cups].
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$75.00
This is a cigarette lighter that was used on a desk or side table. The artillery shell top removes to reveal the wick and the igniter wheel…..
GERMANY – CIGARETTE LIGHTER – ARTILLERY SHELL REPLICA
This is a cigarette lighter that was used on a desk or side table. The artillery shell top removes to reveal the wick and the igniter wheel. The wheel turns and sparks, so it is very possible that the lighter can operate. The lighter’s bottom features a screw that I presume is removed to add lighter fluid, which is necessary for the lighter to operate. I see no marks anywhere on the lighter that indicate its age or origin.
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