Brass No5 lighter

Discussion in 'Tools' started by charlie cheswick, Dec 18, 2025 at 6:54 AM.

  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    hi folks

    found this in our local shoppo yesterwent.

    looks in a trench style, but appears not to function as a lighter

    so thought trench art with that type of brass no5 type mark

    appears they are lighters, so guessing it must have seized on that bottom portion

    any thoughts on a good thing to soak in?

    ooooo and i kinda polished it on the bus on the way home :woot:

    brass1.JPG brass2.JPG brass3.JPG brass4.JPG brass5.JPG brass7.JPG
     
    charlie cheswick, Dec 18, 2025 at 6:54 AM
    #1 + Quote Reply
    komokwa, Marote and Any Jewelry like this.
  2. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    would like to get the lil bugger up and running ;)

    got a real soft spot for brass lighters, you get a nice little hand warmer as well after use in the winter :cold:;)
     
    charlie cheswick, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
    #2 + Quote Reply
    Any Jewelry likes this.
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
    #3 + Quote Reply
    komokwa and charlie cheswick like this.
  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    They are not Trech Art ,Charlie, they are fairly modern, 80=90's
    if the wheel is free all you should need is some lighter fuel and a flint
     
    daveydempsey, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
    #4 + Quote Reply
    Marote, charlie cheswick and Any Jewelry like this.
  5. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    yeah i don't get a very old feel from it bud, but that bottom section should pull off (i hope ;))
     
    charlie cheswick, Dec 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
    #5 + Quote Reply
    Any Jewelry likes this.
  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Put it in the freezer then on a radiator, a bit of expansion and contracation might free it.
    No flame though, it might have some fuel still in it.
     
    daveydempsey, Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
    #6 + Quote Reply
    Marote likes this.
  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Yup, yup , & yup..!
    The modern Camel, Marlboro, and Smoke Stone versions are modern replica/homages of the original wartime trench lighters,
    1980's..... circa....thereabouts...... they made em for many years.
    I've had 5 , & used to carry one.... until the seal got loose and leaked fluid into my pants pocket.......and it hurt my thigh.....so I stopped using it !

    [​IMG]

    They're cute....but not terribly functional.....as they tended to leak, and are not wind proof ..... and the wick degrades fast...
    Folks think they are worth more than they should be.....

    https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/brass_no_5_lighter?dd_referrer=https://www.google.com/
     
    komokwa, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
    #7 + Quote Reply
  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    They are not hand warmers..... Charles ! :confused::confused:
     
    komokwa, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
    #8 + Quote Reply
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Brass lighter
Forum Title Date
Tools Solid Brass Hangers or Pulls That Don’t “Drop” Down?!?! Jun 15, 2023
Tools Antique Wood,Cast Iron & Brass Moving Mechanism-What is it ? May 29, 2022
Tools old wood & brass whats it May 4, 2021
Tools Decorative Brass Waywiser Jun 1, 2020
Tools Over 300 Brass Blow Torches Need To Sell!!! Apr 22, 2020

Share This Page