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Unless otherwise
specified, the items below are primarily from WWII. This section contains
cigarette cases and ladies' compact cases, with some very interesting
themes and a nice variety. We will keep adding more over time, so check
back periodically. There will also be lighters
and match holders in
this section, and any other related item.
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1CC - PATRIOTIC DESK TOP CIGARETTE BOX, WWII OR EARLIER SOLD
A very heavy metal box 3 1/2" wide, 2 7/8" wide, 2 7/8" deep, 1
1/4" high. Hinged lid with raised emblem of the U.S. - spread eagle,
shield, arrows, olive branch, etc. Has four 5-pointed stars, one in
each corner. Has narrow raised band horizontally across the shield,
which reads "YOUNGSTOWN OHIO." Crisp design. Exceptional
detail. Exceptionally handsome. Sides of box has high relief
series of "bumps". No other way to describe them. Handsome.
Inside has thin wood around edges. Probably spelter-metal casting.
Lid closes with a bit of an angle to the box base in one corner, and
possibly it was made that way. You see it most when you open the
lid. The bottom is stamped with "ALMAR U.S.A.". $20
2CC - "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 (black
is SOLD).
$25 each
3CC - FABULOUS WWI CAMP DIX LADIES COMPACT or PILL CASE, HANGS AROUND NECK Sale Pending
Aside from this and another we had, we've never seen another example in 50
years. Really neat thing. Silver plated brass, 1 7/8"
diameter. A disc with convex faces front and rear, giving a hollow
interior, which may originally have had a miniature powder puff and powder inside,
with mirror in the lid. Within a leafy wreath border is a raised,
high relief shield on which is a raised U.S. emblem...spread eagle -
shield - arrows - olive branch, etc. Crisp, highly detailed design.
The center part hinges open revealing the compact interior. The back
side has a dimpled texture. The top edge has an eye for a little
ring to attach a neck chain or ribbon. Below the eagle on the face
is the text "CAMP DIX". Fine condition. Just a really neat
patriotic item and a great novelty. $40
4CC - RARE WWI 2nd DIVISION 2 PC. MATCH & CIGARETTE CASE
Both have excellent, identical insignia of the Second
Division...black, tall oval background, yellow 5-pointed star, and
Indian Head at center. Celluloid facing to insignia, giving them
an attractive gloss. The match case is darkened brass 1 1/2 x 2
3/8". Insignia is on upper face and is legible. Celluloid
shows some aging and pale darkening, and has cracks throughout, plus a
couple small chips out. If put in a display and not handled, it
should remain stable. The cigarette case is stamped steel almost 3
x 3 1/2", aged to a dark grey. Insignia is on top lid and is
excellent with no cracks, and lighter in color than the match case.
The interior still retains narrow springs which hold cigarettes in
place. A great set. Never saw another. $165
5CC - WWI PATRIOTIC POCKET MATCH BOX HOLDER
Silvered steel surface with high relief national emblem (spread
eagle/shield, etc.) affixed. Shield has red-white-blue colors (no
chipping). This fit around the small wood pocket match box common
at that time. This holder protected the match box and fit neatly
around it. Slight wear. Nice G.I. item. Measures 2
3/8" x 1 1/2". $30
6CC - 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. $75
7CC - FABULOUS 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
8CC #1 - WWII NOVELTY LADIES COMPACT 3"
wide x about 2 1/2" tall, with a little extra for the cap's brim.
A lovely brass oval body with separate 3-dimensional Army Officer's
garrison cap affixed on top. This one was personalized with fancy
script initials A.M.D. Inside mirror has flaking silver and is
loose (just needs re-gluing). Puff shows use; tiny remnants of
powder remain. Exterior is excellent with a few spots of rubbing,
and otherwise typical wear. Really neat sweetheart item.
$20
8CC #2 - WWII NOVELTY LADIES COMPACT
3" wide x about 2 1/2" tall, with a little extra for the cap's brim.
A brass oval body with separate 3-dimensional Army Officer's garrison
cap affixed on top. Shows some thin aging to finish, with rubs and
mild scratches. Interior has loose mirror (just needs re-gluing).
No puff. Shows that it was likely used. $10
8CC #3 - WWII NOVELTY LADIES COMPACT
3" wide x about 2 1/2" tall, with a little extra for the cap's brim.
A lovely brass oval body with separate 3-dimensional Army Air Corps
Cadet's garrison cap affixed to lid. Wing/prop insignia on "cap";
props are white enamel. All beautiful, unused condition.
Mirror inside has trivial age. Has puff, no powder. Main
latch lost the spring so it doesn't catch. $28
9CC - WWII NOVELTY LADIES COMPACT In
the form of a WWII Army garrison cap. I believe this is made from
Bakelite or something similar. Top of hat hinges open. The
top has the name "Eileen" engraved in. A mirror is inside the lid
(mirror lost 50% of the silvering), the bottom for powder. Has
powder puff and powder. Latch works. About 50% of the gold
finish is missing from the eagle emblem. $20
10CC - WWII PATRIOTIC CIGARETTE CASE with
ORIGINAL CAMELS INSIDE Excellent example of a patriotic cigarette case.
Red, white and blue baked enamel lid with brass National Emblem affixed to
the middle. Measures 3 x 4". Inside is beautifully jeweled and
has hinged fence to hold cigarettes in, AND there are 8 Camel cigarettes
still inside, absolutely as old as the case. Probably a souvenir of
the War, put away the day the War was over. Paint shows wear and
some age. Should be handled with care, so the paint doesn't flake;
some spots are very fragile looking. Neat display. $30
11CC - 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
12CC - WWII RED, WHITE & BLUE TUBULAR CIGARETTE LIGHTER
The red end is the cap which slides off, exposing wick and wheel.
This end pulls out of the blue one, to fill with fluid and replace
flints. Stamped "WESTON" on each end. Good as new.
$18
13CC - 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
14CC - 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
15CC - 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. $45
16CC - 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
17CC - 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
18CC - 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
19CC - WWII PATRIOTIC SPRING STEEL MATCH BOX COVER Memorializes the big three allies, with full color flags from U.S.,
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. The other side has photo picture busts of FDR,
CHURCHILL AND STALIN. Graphics are on celluloid cover on the metal.
About good as new. This was a souvenir brought home by an airman vet,
from whom I bought this. This airman’s name etc., is “A. ANGERS, 575
BOMB SQN., 391 BOMB GP”. 2 5/16” long. Slips over a box of matches.
British made. $35
20CC - 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
21CC - 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
  22CC - 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. $15
23CC - 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
 
24CC - GORGEOUS WING
- PROP CIGARETTE CASE Sale Pending
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". $45
25CC - 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
26CC - WWI
GERMAN CIGARETTE CASE, ALTERED TO OCCUPATION SOUVENIR
This is what we believe this item is. The cigarette case is
brass, 3 x 3 5/8", with gold tone interior, and tiny maker's stamp, I
believe German. Exterior face of case has text around a circular
insignia, a white background with red square. Has a celluloid
face. The text around insignia reads "WESTERN-DIVISION / ANDENKEN
AN DAS RHEINLAND" (Remembrance of the Rheinland). Inside is about
mint. Outside is tarnished. Interior has maker's stamp which reads
"A. SCHLEGEL G.M.B.M./COLN-NIPPES". Can't identify the insignia.
Perhaps one of you can. $60
27CC - WWII LADIES COMPACT WITH AMERICAN EMBLEM
2 3/8 x 2 3/4", entirely black baked enamel. Minor wear.
Inside is clean, and fine. Has good mirror, with a slight bit of
hazing, and single tray for powder. No contents or puff.
$14
28CC - WWII PATRIOTIC PILL CONTAINER OR SMALL COMPACT
1 5/8" diameter red - white - blue circular compact or pill box.
Hinged lid with mirror inside. Star on top. Like new.
Empty. Bottom is stamped with "AMERICAN WAY / VANTINE N.Y. /
DIST.". Fine condition. $30
29CC - AMERICA FIRST WWII CIGARETTE CASE
Hammered steel finish. Finish is quite worn. Tiny insignia in
upper left. Spread eagle on red - white - blue shield. Words
around the edge are "AMERICA FIRST". America First was the
foremost non-interventionist pressure group against the American entry
into WWII. Established Sept. 1940. Peaked at 800,000
members. Died out after Pearl Harbor. Had a large number of
very influential citizens as members, many were suspicious of FDR and
didn't trust him. Lend Lease is one good example for not trusting
FDR's claims to be staying out of the War. Of all the famous
members, Charles Lindbergh was perhaps the best known. Case
measures 3 x 5". Has crossed cannon on face as well as the America
First insignia. Inside is still silvery and has a bar to hold down
cigarettes. $35
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