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South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter

The Parr Manufacturing Company
c. 1900
Overview

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
Collectibles
Ephemera
Personal Effects
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
Material
Brass
Fibre
Metal
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."

Keywords
Cigarette Lighter
Boer War
Comforts Fund
History - Social
Year
c. 1900
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 11 November, 2024
Completeness
94
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South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter showing mechanism
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
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
South African Gifts and Comforts Fund cigarette lighter from below

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