NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
120.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2021 Jul 21 @ 19:01UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
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“HORSESHOE COINS & ANTIQUES AUCTION"
Horseshoe Coins & Antiques, LLC
Location: Horseshoe Bldg., Blaine, Washington
Also, won’t be able to invoice and pack till after this weekend, into next week!
Please be patient, must be away from computer till Tuesday next week.
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Antique WW1 cigarette lighter, I guess you can classify it as Trench Art as they are sometimes classified under, but I seriously doubt this was built out in the trenches between horrible battles.
Most likely a souvenir made by a company to sell to soldiers and civilians to help build moral for Germanys defeat.
This collectible WWI Trench Art Lighter shows a Cartoonish Image of Crown Prince Wilhelm on both sides.
One side shows PARIS on his shirt collar, this side he is frowning in victory, the other side is a different story, here he is sad, with tears streaming down his face, with a major ten month defeat at the Verdun Offensive.
It measures 2 in diameter and is in working condition, do not polish this, it took over 100 years to get this nice patina so am leaving it as original, a couple tiny spots of verdigris, and dark spots, but actually very nice for its age. Even still retains the original screw cap covering the wick, to help keep it dry.
The Crown Prince Wilhelm, was the eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Some further history courtesy of Harvey County Voices;
The Battle of Verdun was the longest and bloodiest of the war.
Germans launched a massive attack to gain control of a narrow strip of land that had historic significance to the French on February 21, 1916.
The battle ended when the German Army was pushed back to their original position and conceded defeat on December 16, 1916.
In this battle for a roughly 6 mile stretch of land, the French casualties numbered over 360,000. German casualties were estimated at 340,000.
Glenn Wackers picture is included to help describe the war and this lighter a piece of history associated with it. If it could only talk about its owners and its travels.
Here is Glenn Wackers letter home also from Harvey County;
Newton native, Glenn Wacker, wrote home and described the devastation of the region.
"Went thru villages which had been bombed and bombarded they were mostly ruins and then all along the road were graves of soldiers. . . .
You can be thankful that I did not get to the front for if I had you probably would not be looking forward to my coming home but inquiring about a 2' x 6' piece of land in France. . . .
You've heard of Verdun? Well I've seen it or rather what is left. Nothing is left whole. The churches, stores and houses are just piles of rock.
If you can imagine a place where as far as you can see there is nothing but trenches and barbed wire entanglements."
(-Glenn Wacker to Waive Kline; letters dated January 9, February 19, and March 4, 1919, Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, Glenn & Waive Kline Wacker Document Collection)
A real piece of history. It came to me with some other period personnel items, and its possible this was carried on the former owners person while in Europe during the war, according to the former owners, but I have no way to verify that.
This was suppose to be the war that ended all wars.
What happened there.
Whats the old quote;
We learn from history, that we do not learn from history
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
A great collectible lighter in good working order.
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM PAYPAL ACCOUNTS THAT ARE FUNDED BY eCHECKS OR ANY OTHER PAYMENT THAT REQUIRES A WAITING PERIOD TO CLEAR.
Non-USA International Customers: Many countries have a Value Added Sales Tax VAT, which is charged when an item crosses into their border. VAT is charged in addition to applicable duties. It's the buyer's responsibility to know how much tax and duties will be charged. We will not declare your package as a gift.
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Orders usually processed within within 7 business days from the time of auction close.
If item is large, crating and or pallatizing may be required, all cost to be paid by buyer.
Winning bidders are encouraged to pick up in person on large bulky lots and items.
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If shipping payment is made by shipper at time of pickup, shall be cash only in person, with proper shipping credentials.
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