Cool Lighter, Potentially Pre-Korean War? (Daily Haul, 6/14/2022)

[Dig Dude]

Here's the haul from today, found some weird stuff but also some interesting things such as this lighter which I am hoping on cleaning up.
Checked out a canyon trail then visited a playground and dug around the sand for the second half of my exploring.

Lots of nails found in the playground, kinda concerning...

This is the lighter in question, reads "KESOR 19 KOREA" on the bottom, was able to find a picture online that looks like its blue version.
Someone on Reddit suggested that items labeled purely "Korea" were likely before it was split into North and South, so there's an interesting thought.
Any advice on how to go about cleaning it is greatly appreciated, was thinking about putting it in WD-40 for a day then using a toothbrush or a type of nail to knock the dirt out of the insides.

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

Welcome to Tnet from Toronto Dig Dude.

Your lighter find looks as if it's been exposed to a fire, so there may not be much left to restore due to the surface damage?
Dave

 

[Dig Dude]

Welcome to Tnet from Toronto Dig Dude.

Your lighter find looks as if it's been exposed to a fire, so there may not be much left to restore due to the surface damage?
Dave

Thanks for the welcome!

True, it looks almost as if it has exploded from the inside out. I figure the least I can do is try and remove the dirt and clean it. May make for an interesting piece to display or further examine once I can safely take the screws apart!

 

[Gare]

Dig Dude Nice going and welcome to Treasurenet. Thank you for sharing with us

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Here's the haul from today, found some weird stuff but also some interesting things such as this lighter which I am hoping on cleaning up.
Checked out a canyon trail then visited a playground and dug around the sand for the second half of my exploring.
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Lots of nails found in the playground, kinda concerning...

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This is the lighter in question, reads "KESOR 19 KOREA" on the bottom, was able to find a picture online that looks like its blue version.
Someone on Reddit suggested that items labeled purely "Korea" were likely before it was split into North and South, so there's an interesting thought.
Any advice on how to go about cleaning it is greatly appreciated, was thinking about putting it in WD-40 for a day then using a toothbrush or a type of nail to knock the dirt out of the insides.
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Welcome aboard and cool find, thanks

 

[Dig Dude]

Dig Dude Nice going and welcome to Treasurenet. Thank you for sharing with us

Thanks for the welcome! Will be sure to post more cool finds when I come across them

 

[Dig Dude]

Welcome aboard and cool find, thanks

Thank you!

 

[Digger RJ]

Here's the haul from today, found some weird stuff but also some interesting things such as this lighter which I am hoping on cleaning up.
Checked out a canyon trail then visited a playground and dug around the sand for the second half of my exploring.
View attachment 2032118
Lots of nails found in the playground, kinda concerning...

View attachment 2032119
This is the lighter in question, reads "KESOR 19 KOREA" on the bottom, was able to find a picture online that looks like its blue version.
Someone on Reddit suggested that items labeled purely "Korea" were likely before it was split into North and South, so there's an interesting thought.
Any advice on how to go about cleaning it is greatly appreciated, was thinking about putting it in WD-40 for a day then using a toothbrush or a type of nail to knock the dirt out of the insides.
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Cool!!! Congrats!!

 

[Sandog]

Happy to see new people join in. Welcome. Your lighter looks kinda/sorta like a Dunhill knockoff.

 

[goldhat]

Here's the haul from today, found some weird stuff but also some interesting things such as this lighter which I am hoping on cleaning up.
Checked out a canyon trail then visited a playground and dug around the sand for the second half of my exploring.
View attachment 2032118
Lots of nails found in the playground, kinda concerning...

View attachment 2032119
This is the lighter in question, reads "KESOR 19 KOREA" on the bottom, was able to find a picture online that looks like its blue version.
Someone on Reddit suggested that items labeled purely "Korea" were likely before it was split into North and South, so there's an interesting thought.
Any advice on how to go about cleaning it is greatly appreciated, was thinking about putting it in WD-40 for a day then using a toothbrush or a type of nail to knock the dirt out of the insides.
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Very cool!

 

[jeff of pa]

"NESOR 19 KOREA "

VINTAGE NOS 1960's NESOR 19 BLue/ GOLD TONE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WITH CASE | eBay

<body><p>VINTAGE 1960's butane NESOR 19 BURGUNDY / GOLD TONE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WITH CASE JAPAN. </p><p>VERY NICE </p></body>

www.ebay.com

not Blue, This one Isn't 19 as stated Above

More Likely
looks closer to the one below

 

[Dig Dude]

Happy to see new people join in. Welcome. Your lighter looks kinda/sorta like a Dunhill knockoff.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Very interesting, will take a look through some of those.

 

[Dig Dude]

"NESOR 19 KOREA "

VINTAGE NOS 1960's NESOR 19 BLue/ GOLD TONE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WITH CASE | eBay

<body><p>VINTAGE 1960's butane NESOR 19 BURGUNDY / GOLD TONE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WITH CASE JAPAN. </p><p>VERY NICE </p></body>

www.ebay.com

not Blue, This one Isn't 19 as stated Above

Just took a look at the listing and sure enough it is marked 21. Guess that means the 19 model may potentially be older?
The last pic you sent looks super similar down to the way the design has been cut into the shell. Thanks for all the help! Any idea what general year or period it could be from?
Another interesting detail is that the case states 19 on it, I wonder if it got mixed up by the owner or what since the lighter clearly states 21

 

[islamoradamark]

exploring is fun nice finds