Very Cool Ca. 1946 Lever & Spring Operational Cigarette Case Pen-Engraved "Tokyo Japan 1946"

Very cool circa 1946 lever and spring operational cigarette case. Early WWII Occupation Period. Inscribed with engraving pen and reads: "TOKYO JAPAN 1946". The case is made of nickel plated brass and may possibly have been manufactured earlier than 194It's the only one I've ever seen.

Circa 1946

Approximately 4" x 2 ¾"

Hand, pen-engraved nickel plated brass.

Lever and spring, hinged lid that removes for loading.

"TOKYO JAPAN 1946".

This is from a vintage collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX15 LABEX4/15

7 (Very Fine): Cigarette case shows moderate to heavy surface wear, moving parts, spring, hinge, and lever all in great working condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.