Recollections of War > Records
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter
c. 1900Overview
Cylindrical brass cigarette lighter comprising two parts - a base containing the lighter fluid, wick and sparking mechanism, and the lid that covers and protects it.
The lid is stamped with the words 'From South African Gifts and Comforts Fund' and the base has the maker's details.
Historical information
The South African Gifts and Comforts Fund was a benevolent fund that sought to give comfort and messages of motivation and support from the public in South Africa to those who served in military conflicts.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00218
Item type
Width
15 mm
Height or length
55 mm
Depth
15 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Stamped diagonally on lid"
"FROM
SOUTH AFRICAN
GIFTS & COMFORTS
FUND"
On bottome of base:
"THE PARR
UL
MFG. CO."
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Other items from Recollections of War
-
British War Relief Society metal bookmarks
-
World War Two era carved wooden bookmark
-
World War One Munitions comic postcard 1
-
World War One Munitions comic postcard 2
-
'English Women of Gentle Birth at work in munition factory' print
-
World War One Munitions badge postcard - 1
-
World War One Munitions badge postcard - 2
-
'On War Service 1916' Women's Munition Workers badge
-
'On War Service 1915' Munition Workers badge - 1
-
'On War Service 1915' Munition Workers badge - 2
-
'On War Service 1915' Munition Workers badge - 3
-
'On War Service 1915' Munition Workers badge - 4
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter showing mechanism
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter from below
Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->
