Cigarette Case and Matching Lighter - Made in Japan

[Diggin' History]

I'm not sure of the age of this matching set but, I found this today at my grandparents old home (On a shelf in a closet).

I have found some images of close resemblance but, nothing that gives a hint to the age.



Any ideas?

 

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[Diggin' History]

Here's a few more pics for you to take a gander at

Here's a few more pics for you to take a gander at.

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[A2coins]

Definatley nice any markings on it you could try going on ebay under vintage cases and lighters

 

[MidTN]

I remember seeing those in the early to mid 60's.

 

[Diggin' History]

That sounds about right. Still looking though.
DH

 

[Diggin' History]

Definatley nice any markings on it you could try going on ebay under vintage cases and lighters

I think I finally ran this down.

It's a Princess Gardner Brass Leather wrapped Dutch Girl Cigarette Case w/ Lighter and it's from sometime around the 50's or 60's.

Here's an example - as close as I have found so far.
https://www.goantiques.com/unique-princess-gardner-286656

Cheers.
-DH-

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Now i want a cigarette !
Gary

 

[A2coins]

Great job on the research that's really cool

 

[Diggin' History]

Great job on the research that's really cool

Thanks A2. I'm still trying to get a better date but, I don't think that there is any way of that happening because there is no record of the purchase by my grandparents.

Cheers.
-DH-

 

[DCMatt]

Here is a Harper's Bazaar advert from 1970 showing the same style of lighter:

 

[Diggin' History]

Here is a Harper's Bazaar advert from 1970 showing the same style of lighter:

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I just got off the phone with my sister and she said that our grandma quit smoking sometime in the 60's. I remember that to be correct since she mentioned it, however, being hidden on a shelf in the back closet I wonder if she actually did quit. :grin:

Thanks for the info!
-DH-