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Unless otherwise
specified, the items below are from WWII. There will also be lighters in
this section.
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 1CC - SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
WITH MASTER OBSERVER'S WINGS Wings affixed on
face. 3 1/8 x 4". Entire exterior surface is embossed
with lines and texture. Very attractive. We believe the
finish is silver plate; there are no sterling marks. Inside
has a jeweled gold tone finish. Has a hinged, spring loaded
tab to hold in the cigarettes. Wing looks totally regulation.
3 1/8" wide. Shows some use but excellent. $95
  2CC - PATRIOTIC CIGARETTE CASE 3 1/4 x 4 1/4". Exterior entirely covered in ribbed
fabric, possibly rayon for resistance to wear. Surface is
covered with repeating narrow white, red and blue bands, the blue
having stars. Very good on one side. Opposite sat in the
sun which faded the blue to a pale blue grey. Inside has
watered fabric liner and held the cigarettes on both halves.
Gold-tone metal edging. $20
3CC - "DUNHILL SERVICE LIGHTER"
Typical G.I. lighter sold in PX's. In original box. Unused.
Just needs fluid and new flints (standard type). Original flints
deteriorated while in storage. Have 4 brown and 1 black.
$35 each
 
4CC - U.S.N. CIGARETTE CASE
A polished steel or chrome plated cigarette case with gilt brass USN/anchor
insignia on front. Beautifully embossed with texture on exterior and
jeweled interior. Beautiful condition. 3 1/8 x 3 1/2". $25
 
5CC - U.S.N. CIGARETTE CASE
Plated brass (silver finish) cigarette case with embossed textured
surface. Typical 20’s-30’s styling. Has USN/anchor insignia affixed
to face. Beautifully jeweled interior surfaces with spring/cord to
hold cigarettes in. Beautiful condition. 3 1/8 x 3 7/8". $25
 
6CC - U.S.N. CIGARETTE CASE
Plated brass cigarette case with embossed, textured surface. Typical
20-‘s-30’s styling. Has USN/anchor insignia on face. Beautifully
jeweled interior with spring/cord to hold cigarettes in. Beautiful
condition. 3 1/8 x 3 3/4". $25
 
7CC - NAZI CIGARETTE TIN
Sale Pending
“ERNST UDET” brand. 3 x 4½”. Lid has two aircraft (possibly
gliders), flying in formation, with ERNEST UDET above, and LESSING &
CO below. Inside lid is photo quality picture of Udet as a young
pilot with Blue Max. Paint has scattered little nicks, scratches,
rubs. No rust. Neat memento. $45
 
8CC - GORGEOUS WING
- PROP CIGARETTE CASE
Jewelry grade, and simply understated exquisite. Front and back
surfaces appear to be mirror bright, gloss black celluloid, with gild
brass edging. Face has eight inlaid “stars" - rhinestones above a
gold, wing/prop insignia. Inside faces are mirror bright gold with
jeweled surface. Has spring loaded hinged arm to hold cigarettes in.
3 x 3 1/2". $50
9CC - AIR CORPS COMPACT
Maple veneer facing the top and bottom faces. Front face has wooden
Air Corps insignia applied. Box is sheet steel with beginning rust
stain in two exterior corners. Missing the mirror inside lid, simply
replaced. Very good. 2 7/8” square. $15
 
10CC - NATIONAL EMBLEM CIGARETTE CASE
Stout sheet brass cigarette case. Surface has alternating polished
and brushed bands. Lid has National Emblem affixed at center.
Interior faces jeweled and has hinged fence to hold cigarettes in.
Excellent condition with some fine rubbing to gloss finish. 3 x 4”.
$25
11CC - UNCLE SAM COMPACT Wonderful and
rare Uncle Sam motif with "DEFEND YOUR COUNTRY". A very crisp
design enhanced by gold detailing. Minor amount of finish loss on
front. The backside of the compact is solid lustrous blue baked enamel.
Edges and inside are polished brass with lacquer preservative, giving a
mirror luster. Glass mirror inside has flaked a small amount of
silvering. The entire mirror could easily be replaced.
Measures 2 7/8" square. Made by Volupte. $35
12CC - NAVY INSIGNIA COMPACT Has
a brushed silver appearance with border of little flowers. Has a
Navy insignia at center. Very "young girl" motif. Unused
overall. Mirror silvering is flaking and easily replaced.
Comes with original box. Lacks one end flap. $20
13CC - RHINESTONE AIRCRAFT COMPACT
Stunning brushed brass compact, personalized by engraved name
"Mabel", formed by contrail of airplane in upper right corner.
Aircraft filled with tiny rhinestones. Exterior about mint.
Interior equally good. Couple latches missing. 3 x 3".
Among the very best. Made by Henriette. $40
14CC - AMERICAN SHIELD COMPACT
Real quality and patriotic look. Glossy red-white-blue baked
enamel face with inlaid or embossed gold American Shield. All the
rest is polished or brushed brass. Interior is fine showing some
use. Has beveled glass mirror. Overall very fine. 3 x 3". Made
by Rex Fifth Avenue. $35
15CC - EAGLE COMPACT Polished
brass with stencil-like design applied in red-white-blue stars around
eagle emblem. Some trivial lacquer wear allowing a touch of
tarnish. Inside is bright. Mirror has a crack. 3 x 3".
$25
16CC - GOD BLESS AMERICA COMPACT
A gem. The billowing flag appears to be laid on in baked layers,
which are enhanced by gold embossed motto and edge lines to flag and
staff. Near mint. Never used. Mirror has a few
speckles. 3 x 3". A uniquely perfect representative of WWII
Home front art. $50
17CC - CLOCK FACE COMPACT Made to resemble
a clock face. Glossy black enamel lid has wing-prop insignia,
missing most of the little rhinestones on the wings. The white
band inside the clock numbers has some chipping and cracking.
Inside face of lid has mirror (loose). Has some flaked silvering.
Traces of powder remains inside. Underside is full size mirror
with a few spots of flaking silvering (also loose). 3 1/4"
diameter. Great novelty design. Shows use and a few very
small spots of age. A nice display item. $18
18CC - COASTAL ARTILLERY COMPACT
Simple but elegant. 2 7/8" diameter. Baked blue enamel top
and bottom with original mirror luster. Gilt brass Coastal
Artillery insignia on face. Mint in and out. Mirror has lots
of age spotting. $30
19CC - COMPACT WITH PILOT'S WINGS
Elegant, mint in original box. Disc shaped. About 3 1/8"
diameter. Leather covered top and bottom. Top has very early
rendition of pilot's wing in gilt brass with US in the middle. Has
some powder residue inside, but it still looks unused.
$30
20CC - COMPACT WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM
Round compact with celluloid top and bottom made to simulate
mother-of-pearl. Lid edged with decorative brass border.
Tiny National Emblem at center. Mint inside and out in original
box. Looks unused. $30
21CC - LARGE COMPACT WITH EAGLE EMBLEM The
eagle emblem on the lid is jewelry grade, with gold wash, fine detail,
and fired enamel colors, all set against the mirror black baked enamel
lid. About 4" diameter. Makes a statement. Gorgeous. Some
trivial use. About mint, and rates a WOW! $45
22CC - HANDSOME LEATHER COVERED COMPACT
Elgin American brand. Beautiful eagle National Emblem on top.
Inside appears to be gold plated. Brilliance is amazing.
Mint in and out. Looks unused. Just over 3" in diameter. $45
23CC - GORGEOUS MECHANICAL COMPACT 1 3/4 X
3 1/8". Amazing chatoyance to all surfaces. A violet pink
marble edged all around with chrome-like metal. Face has the
National Emblem with little rhinestones. Push button on side pops
lid open. In original box. Mint. Interior mirror shows
the effects of age. Exterior like new. Made by GIREY.
$55
24CC - CHURCHILL "V" COMPACT A true gem
among compacts illustrating an art form emanating from Brazil. It
is the use of beautiful, iridescent butterfly wings in whatever
presentation is being made. Here, the background of the lid is
iridescent blue, bordered by a black and gold band, showcasing a photo
portrait of Winston Churchill in front of a gold "V". Rest of
exterior is bright silver, possibly chrome. The bottom is stamped
"MADE IN BRASIL". Inside is MINT, with fine mirror, puff and cake
of powder still bearing tax stamps. 2 5/8" diameter.
Definitely a centerpiece compact. $95
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