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Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter

$450per set
£347.70per set
€401.98per set
CA$635.88per set
A$713.18per set
CHF 373.48per set
MX$8,665.89per set
NOK 4,742.62per set
SEK 4,496.34per set
DKK 3,000.55per set

About the Item

Collection of three trench art figurines composed of gutted shell casings mounted to bases. Two are decorative paperweights supported by round, wooden, platform bases, while the third, an actual flint lighter concealed by the projectile, is supported by a burgundy leather wrapped square base bearing the name "Atchison Specialty Mfg. Co" in embossed lettering. Atchison Specialty produced iron and steel and likely had this lighter produced for advertising purposes. Nice collection of handmade vintage militaria from the Mid-20th Century. Original condition with patina/scuffs present along with spots of leather loss to the Atchison lighter base (flaw present to the edge of one the wooden bases is naturally occurring and not a loss). Lighter is non-functioning. The flint appears sound, so presumably only new butane is required. Largest: H: 7.38" x Diameter: 3.25" Medium: H: 6.25" x Diameter: 2.75" Lighter: H: 6.13" x L: 2.5" x D: 2.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.38 in (18.75 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original condition with patina/scuffs present along with spots of leather loss to the Atchison lighter base (flaws in the wooden bases are are naturally occurring and not losses). Lighter is non-functioning.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000047511stDibs: LU1444241155332

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