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Buddie11

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Cigarette case?
« on: February 24, 2013, 08:00:53 pm »
This is what I did buy from the shop,had to bring something home.Im by far no expert,seen old smoke tins before but never like this.it has a very thick oval shaped magnifying glass on top to see inside.also has some mechanical contraption inside,no clue.you guys have been great with my other items,I didn't buy the mortar.i can only send two pics at once.oh the tag said hunting scene circa 1920
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Re: Cigarette case?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2013, 08:10:13 pm »
Nice, very collectible. There are many on ebay.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2013, 08:10:22 pm »
More pics. Forgot to mention the bottom is marked D.R.P Cabinetta
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Re: Cigarette case?
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2013, 08:26:53 pm »
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Re: Cigarette case?
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2013, 08:33:01 pm »
Yours is very unusual. I really can't find anything like it yet. Do you the mechanism is some kind of lighting device?
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2013, 09:20:20 pm »
Greenacres thanks for your help,that mechanism is driving me friggin nuts.
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Re: Cigarette case?
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2013, 09:41:12 pm »
Interesting little item , Buddie11 .

Can't really see what the mech inside is/does .... any chance you could post a lighter pic (of that area) ?

Just wondering if this was perhaps a tinder-box (for 'camping') ...
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2013, 10:17:43 pm »
Fancypants I think you may be right,tinder box,hence the magnifying glass to ignite from the sun.this is why I'm a member of this site.any idea of age and value? Value doesn't matter much,cause I'm a keeper,as long as it is worth 40 bucks what I paid
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2013, 10:53:31 pm »
That is very nice! That is what my husband is always saying too, that is is a keeper/ collector and always hopes most of the items he gets is worth what he paid. In the beginning he over paid for a few things that he realized he could have got off line cheaper but in a way it was nice having it and seeing it in person before buying. I collect too but some things I sell here and there (especially if I see some more things I want to buy that are better to keep, ha ha). Anyway I really like. That case you posted! That kind of item is always intriguing to me when they have interesting marks/ design.
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2013, 02:18:27 am »
You can,t get a good meal for two over here for what you paid...you did ok.. with this...here,s a pic of my home made smoke tin...its a bit of Jail Art....matchsticks over a metal tin with 2 album covers drawn in felt pen...cost me a 1/2 oz of tobacco...way back in 72...
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2013, 07:43:58 am »
It's definitely worth what you paid.
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2013, 07:46:09 am »
Quote from: greenacres on February 25, 2013, 07:43:58 am
It's definitely worth what you paid.
You think so....that was a weeks wages at that time..... ;D
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2013, 02:33:55 pm »
Mystery solved! Took it local antique shop and as soon as she opened it she said flashlight but had never seen anything like it (can't believe I didn't figure it out) strangest flashlight I've ever seen. Still curious if it is actually a cigarette case.
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2013, 02:45:34 pm »
Very cool! Did she give you an idea of a price?
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2013, 03:03:58 pm »
No, I'm searching now,I'm a little worried
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