Description
Antique WWI Period Machine-Etched Brass Service Lighter – Working
A superb Antique WWI Period Machine-Etched Brass Service Lighter, an attractive example of early 20th-century military and trench-era tobacco memorabilia.
Constructed from brass and featuring machine-etched decoration, this compact lighter has the utilitarian yet highly distinctive appearance associated with service and trench lighters of the First World War period. These small personal items offer an interesting insight into the everyday lives of servicemen, who often carried and used lighters as part of their personal equipment.
The combination of its brass construction, etched decoration and military-era character makes this a particularly appealing piece for collectors of WWI militaria, trench art and antique lighters.
Features
- Antique WWI period service lighter
- Brass construction
- Attractive machine-etched decoration
- Early 20th-century design
- Compact pocket-sized form
- Working
- Excellent example of military-related tobacciana
- Ideal for collectors of WWI militaria and vintage lighters
Condition
Very good vintage/antique condition for its age, with the expected signs of age and use.
The lighter is working and retains its attractive aged brass appearance. Some surface marks, minor wear and patina are consistent with an item of this age and add to its authentic character.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact condition of this example.
Historical Significance
During the First World War, lighters became an important personal item for servicemen. Alongside commercially produced examples, soldiers also carried or fashioned practical lighters from readily available materials. Brass was particularly suited to this purpose because it was durable, corrosion resistant and relatively easy to work.
Service and trench lighters are now collected as part of the broader history of WWI personal equipment, trench art and military tobacciana. Examples displaying decorative engraving or etching are especially interesting because they combine functionality with personal decoration.
Perfect For
- WWI militaria collectors
- Antique lighter collectors
- Trench art enthusiasts
- Military tobacco memorabilia collections
- First World War displays
- Collectors of antique brass items
A fantastic WWI-era brass service lighter combining historical interest, attractive machine-etched decoration and genuine working functionality.
A wonderful piece of First World War history for any militaria or vintage lighter collection.
