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Originally posted by Steven C.:
Posting these pics for Lloyd.
Lloyd, I'll post the pics of what came thru. I'll let you explain what they are and the story behind them. And I love the first one, that's the kind of work that I was hoping that someone would post. BTW, thanks.
Thank You Sir!
This is the rear of a WWI Trench Art cigarette lighter. As you can see, there is, for some unknown reason, the likeness of what appears to be a fly incised into the brass body of the lighter. Why? Who knows!
The corners are copper as well as the "spine". This is a book lighter BTW and the works tilt outward and contain the striker wheel, wick and fluid screw cap. Just as any lighter would have.
The "spine" of the "book" is incised in the central section with what appears to be a flower and stem. At the top band, the letters "QTMDB" are engraved. Th bottom band is engraved, "23-7-16".
This lighter just goes to show what workmanship can be evident in Trench Art!
Thank You Steve!
(Will now explain the front below)
