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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Buddie11 on February 24, 2013, 08:00:53 PM
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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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Nice, very collectible. There are many on ebay.
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More pics. Forgot to mention the bottom is marked D.R.P Cabinetta
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1930s-Solid-Silver-Enamel-Steam-Train-Cigarette-Case-Hallmarked-BHam-/370758539020?pt=UK_Collectables_Tobacciana_Smoking_LE&hash=item5652ee570c
Still checking.
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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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Greenacres thanks for your help,that mechanism is driving me friggin nuts.
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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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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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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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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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It's definitely worth what you paid.
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It's definitely worth what you paid.
You think so....that was a weeks wages at that time..... ;D
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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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Very cool! Did she give you an idea of a price?
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No, I'm searching now,I'm a little worried
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Now that you mention it...I remember these...they had a dry cell battery...the really old one,s that were covered in brown paper,no makers logo...
see link...
it,ll be there somewhere...
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/flashlights_list.cfm?method=browse&brand=Eveready
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Now that you mention it...I remember these...they had a dry cell battery...the really old one,s that were covered in brown paper,no makers logo...
see link...
it,ll be there somewhere...
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/flashlights_list.cfm?method=browse&brand=Eveready
All that work has got the hamster just a spinnin' that wheel!! Great call Wullie..........Ves t Pocket Light
http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eveready-Flashlight-6504-Black-Metal-Textured-Vest-Pocket-Light-with-1904-Logo-Saddle-Switch-and-Battery-3-B-1907
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After finding out it was a flashlight and little research I did know it was a vest pocket light. I may have barely broke even on 40$ buy,although I haven't been able to find another one with a picture scene.
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I think you could get more. Yours is different. I bet if you put it on ebay you would be surprised.
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Everything I found said Cabinetta made cigars !! I didn`t find anything on cigarettes under that name !! Not to say there isn`t something somewhere,, I just didn`t find it !!
Neat case anyway !! I think it is well worth the price or a bit more !!
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Mart,I did track down a flashlight collector,as we already know it is not a cigarette case. I sent him a very brief message,he said very nice European pocket light,rarely marked and not much U.S interest. I did message back with more details about the markings,still haven't heard back,oh on the first message I did not say it had marks. Maybe aftermarket engraving.
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Why would Cabinetta,, a cigar maker,, make flashlights ?? Just curious as to the connection !!
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Me too mart very curious,odd
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Are they still in business?
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Therev was sure a lot online about the cigars !! Could be they are still in business !! This could have been a promotional item but if so could raise the value a bit !!
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Interesting thought plan on doing some hard research after work
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Did find out what D.R.P stands for Deutsche Reichs Patent which tells me it's German,hence the fox hunt scene. Still haven't found what cabinetta means,can't see it having to do with cigars. Maybe small manufacture?
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cabinetta....perhap s it means small folding cabinet.....
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;D ;D ;D