Half penny lighter

A lighter made from a brass nut and to half penny's, borrowed from dangerous Dave's dad.

Brian has a shot of another one
http://365project.org/bri1066/365/2014-02-18

Another view
http://365project.org/richardcreese/other/2014-02-19

[Bob Zwolinsky]

I love the worn look of the half penny, it has inspired be to get my bag of old pennies out of the loft and try something in the not to distant future. Thanks

[Lyn Berriman]

Love the old coin! Good photo!

[Rob Wareham]

Do you know the history of this. Very often items like this were made by soldiers or pow in the war.

[Richard Creese]

@barrowlane I guess it's from around WW2 and hand made but I don't Know?

[Dianne]

This is a precious item - lovely shot.

[Hazel]

Great capture - would be good to find out about it. You could send a photo to http://www.war-experience.org/
They might know (it's where my dad's POW diaries are lodged.)

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

What a great lighter, one of a kind!

[Brian Wright]

Nicely detailed Richard,.

[Allison]

What an amazing lighter......I may be tempted to try and make something similar to this in the future using my trusty blowtorch. So creative, and beautifully shot!

[Marloes]

Fav! Wonderful details!

[Néfertiti]

Superbe et objet rare !

[Boo]

i love the name of your friend...i think..lol