Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Japanese Military Maps and the rear strap looks

and the rear strap looks to be a later war replacement from another set

which is also marked on the bottom of the pistol grip frame

with two lovely finished dark walnut grip scales

For Germany

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Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Japanese Military Maps and the rear strap looksOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of what is considered to be the very first patented automatic lighter. This lighter predates flints and used a paper disc with dots composed of a mercury fulminate mixture that, when hit with the metal needle, ignites the wick. This example is not currently functional but the metal wheel is still intact inside. The paper wheel that would attach to the metal wheel is gone. The front