Dug from dried up lake bed, please help identify...

[Shawn742]

Hello everyone. This is my first post as I'm new to the forum.

I dug this in a dried up lake bed in central Florida. I have no clue what it is.

 

[jeff of pa]

Lighter.

here is one close

 

[aa battery]

Lighter

yupp

 

[Shawn742]

Thanks! Any ideas of age based on the style?

 

[Mudflap]

Looks like butane fired so maybe late 60s

 

[jeff of pa]

Look at the Bottom See if you can get a Brand Name

 

[ARC]

Well lookie there... its a dried up lake bed lighter.

Since dry... try and light.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Looks like a colibri brand lighter.

 

[BosnMate]

I had one in the late 50's, early 60's, or perhaps it was a friend, don't remember for sure.

 

[Shawn742]

The text on the bottom is too worn to be legible.

 

[mcl]

The text on the bottom is too worn to be legible.

Perhaps, but we have many sleuths who might be able to identify or decipher the text based on its size, shape, orientation, font, etc. Only way to know for sure is to post a picture! I recommend lots of light and a still hand. You can even hold a magnifying glass over the lens of the camera to get a more detailed picture.

-mcl

 

[Shawn742]

Thanks, I took your advice and it appears to read "KOREA"

 

[mcl]

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Thanks, I took your advice and it appears to read "KOREA"

I think this piece of information will get us to the finish line! Here's one already that has a lot in common with yours! I think we're on the right track.

Vtg Jehvani Korea Lighter w/ Faux Wood Grain Sides, Sparks | eBay

 

[Shawn742]

Dang, and I was hoping this amazing find would fund my retirement lol