made in Austria, solved...trench lighter

[postalgriff]

found this yesterday at an old farm house in Jackson, MI. says made in Australia and has a Pt number 105107 (I think). hope the key works ok for a reference size. the other pics are my finds from the same place. thanks for looking, appreciate any help

 

[creskol]

Re: made in Australia, not sure what it is

That is what's left of an Imco Brass Cartridge lighter

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: made in Australia, not sure what it is

Nice ID!

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: made in Australia, not sure what it is

I think it's what used to be called (during WWII) a 'trench' lighter, and it was manufactured in Austria, not Australia. Here's a history of the company.
http://www.imco.at/en/
Don........
Edit: The first IMCO lighter was developed between 1918 and 1919 and in 1922 the first patent was registered, No. 89538. I suggest that your number, "105107" is a patent number from a year more recent than 1922.

 

[postalgriff]

Re: made in Australia, not sure what it is

I think it's what used to be called (during WWII) a 'trench' lighter, and it was manufactured in Austria, not Australia. Here's a history of the company.
http://www.imco.at/en/
Don........

yep youre right, thanks for the id guys, and it does say Austria after closer examination. thanks again guys

 

[postalgriff]

Re: made in Australia, not sure what it is

That is what's left of an Imco Brass Cartridge lighter

good call, thanks for the quick ID