Imperial Lighter from the World War 1 - Restoration of an Extremely Rare and Antique Find

My video of the restoration of an extremely rare and ancient gas lighter which is probably more than 100 years old. This lighter is unique and antique. The lighter bears the mark of a double-headed eagle with a crown on its head (or dragon). This is the coat of arms of the ancient tsarist period. I managed to find out that this lighter is from about the 19th century (but I am clarifying the information). I got it in bad condition, it was very rusty and with deep scratches, the surface was oxidized and damaged. After restoration, this antique lighter became very beautiful and unique.
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[@alex_merser5420]

Почему Кола, а не раствор кислоты или специальное средство для удаления ржавчины?

[@TheRestorer]

@@alex_merser5420 Coca-Cola gently removes rust. Acid can damage metal

[@user-xw3qg2yo1o]

Красота !!) И да, - это герб Российской Империи и недоимперии путина !! 😀👏🏻😉

[@angusmctwangstick4079]

I think the emblem on the lighter is the Russian coat of arms. Found some images on Google and this too "The coat of arms of Russia depicts a golden two-headed eagle on a red background. Above its heads, there are three crowns, symbolizing the sovereignty of the Russian Federation and its regions. The scepter and orb, which the eagle holds in its claws, personify state power and a unified state."

[@TheRestorer]

It is not clear what exactly the eagle is holding

[@laurigardner6227]

It’s the Russian coat of arms.

[@annettemalaski1967]

I tend to agree it is Russian. Though if the design has two eagle heads than it is Austro/Hungarian in design. He did not give a really good close-up!

[@juliebaker6969]

I came down to the comments to make this exact same comment. I recognized it immediately as the Russian 2 headed eagle.

[@AndriiMykhailiuk]

Зажигалка руских фашистов

[@firetopman]

You resurrected a beautiful work of art with your skills. These lighters are just gorgeous to look at.

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much!) I'm glad you liked my work!

[@sippymakes]

A restoration that stays true to the original look. Very nice.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@eXIIImeKCC]

This is the coat of arms of the Russian Empire, which was used before the revolution (until 1917). Exactly the same coat of arms now in the Russian Federation (became a state symbol after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union).
Someone below wrote that it was the coat of arms of Poland, but a hundred years ago Poland was part of the Russian Empire.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the info!)

[@theresahummelsheim2678]

@@TheRestorer where are you located? I have an old German lighter.

[@jeffreycrawley1216]

Think you'll find the Second Polish Republic was from 1918 until 1939 so not a part of the Russian Empire.
After gaining independence from Soviet Russia in 1918 they then had to go to war with, and successfully beat, Russia to retain their independence until the Germans and Russians invaded in 1939.

[@markphillips6154]

Absolutely amazing

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@michaelszabo3071]

Very ingenious use of your tools my friend, turned out great too!! Awesome job, thanks for sharing!

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the good comment!)

[@jimmyj244820]

9 for me great job 🎉

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks👍😉

[@LFKGooner]

Beautifully done. Great restoration job. I particularly enjoyed that original "before and after" comparison starting at 12:00

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@maury5118]

Top.....congratulation

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@Greatrestoration]

Nice job bro👍❤️

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much!❤

[@edwardnestor37]

Relaxing to watch a labour of love, beautiful job 👍

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@jamiedee1501]

Looks like the Royal emblem of the Czar's.

[@TheRestorer]

I think you are right

[@elpueblodemexico7377]

///// Pero que BÁRBARO ese trabajo dejó la PIEZA VERDADERAMENTE HERMOSA ,, Mis Respetos y ADMIRACIÓN para ese GENIAL ARTISTA de la RESTAURACIÓN ,, Saludos desde GUADALAJARA MEXICO .

[@TheRestorer]

👍😉

[@esotericman22]

Good job there.

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much!😉👍

[@asifbayramov9326]

GREAT RESTORATİON 💟💟

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much!💟

[@dellagilchrist7647]

Amazing work!

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@natasharichardson4444]

I’m currently restoring an Spong 701 mincer and I think it’s going great!

[@TheRestorer]

cool👍

[@mariajoseguisado3043]

Excelente trabajo, el encendedor es precioso

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@suelithomaz8149]

Congratulations on the beautiful restoration work! Researching this interesting symbol, I found that it was adopted on several occasions by different peoples, manifesting sovereignty and power. Used, for example, on coats of arms, coins etc.). And even in Freemasonry. Its use is extremely old.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the info!

[@dennisw7350]

You do fine work.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@user-gc7oj4mp2n]

Да, кола - это вещь.))) На все случаи жизни.)

[@TheRestorer]

100% )

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and an excellent job restoring it!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much for the comment and like)

[@oneshotme]

@@TheRestorer You're very welcome!

[@raisa4226]

Браво Мастер. Супер. Ювелирная работа. Грузия.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)🇬🇪👍😉

[@MarcoAurelio-cj3kf]

Fantástico !!!

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@user-ri5hn8et7j]

👍Отличная работа, но орла можно было бы поменять. 20 копеечных имперских монет в хорошем качестве много. Есть из чего выбрать. Хотя аутентичность бы конечно пропала. Респект Друг за работу.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks👍

[@kathynurks4379]

This is the third lighter restoration video of yours tonight. Your gentle & skilful work is mesmerising. Where do you find these beautiful old lighters?

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much. I buy from seekers of antiques)

[@cathydaly3436]

10. Gorgeous. I loved the contrast of metal and artwork. It looks like copper, which you may have written. Sleepy rainy weather here in SF. 10. Loved it. Have you ever gotten any cigarette cases. I saw an exhibit of the last Tsar’s collection. I believe it was Fabrage. You would not find those but many carried cheaper versions. 12:29 😊

[@lorettamoran125]

I would have thrown it away. I can't believe how good you are .

[@TheRestorer]

Thank you very much!)

[@TheRestorer]

Glad you liked it)

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Beautiful! And…this is why no one should drink C Cola. 😵

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!👍 Where are you watching from?🌍😉

[@TheRoberto-kc1lg]

Зажигалка Российской империи 👍👏двуглавый орел 🦅

[@cesaravila7470]

los supuestos rasguños que tenia en el lado del emblema hacian parte del diseño, eran lineas rectas que se distribuian por toda esa zona, el desgaste del emblema tambien se veia reflejado en el desagste de esos detalles

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks!)

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Świetna jest ta zrobiona robota i ta zabytkowa nie samowita zapalniczka Zippo pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmu 👍👍👍👍

[@TheRestorer]

👍😎💚Thank you!)

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера. 0

[@TheRestorer]

omg

[@mykahlifischer379]

Where do you find these pieces? Magnificent.

[@TheRestorer]

Ancient excavations and rare finds
Thanks!)

[@milavik7]

Как герб увидела , такая "ого, наша русская зажигалка с фитилем (огниво)!" Реставрация как всегда шикарна 👍🏼

[@jeanjeandesarm5121]

superbe

[@TheRestorer]

😉

[@user-sx1oo4ik3g]

Сколько стоит эта уникальная зажигалка? Я хотела бы её купить))

[@TheRestorer]

Not for sale)

[@user-yc6in8zf4l]

после таких реставраций уже ничего не стоит

[@user-sx1oo4ik3g]

@@user-yc6in8zf4l так а всё равно не продают🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-sl3il5sz2s]

The double-headed eagle is the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. In his paws are the royal regalia - orb and scepter.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire also had a double-headed eagle emblem, but it had a different look.
Unfortunately, the coat of arms is badly damaged, but in general silhouette it looks more like a Russian one. This lighter was probably made before the 1917 revolution in Russia.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the info!)

[@qually100]

А я бы на Вашем месте поискал бы подходящие монеты у нумизматов и заменил стёртые на зажигалке.

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the advice!

[@josemarrero9749]

Mejor que nuevo

[@TheRestorer]

Hah) Thanks!)

[@jean-louismorelle5398]

A l'aigle bicéphale doublement couronné, armorial de la Russie.

[@TheRestorer]

😉👍

[@shubingopinath]

പറയാൻ വാക്കുകളില്ല ........അത്ര മനോഹരം ...താങ്കൾക്ക് ഇതെവിടുന്നു കിട്ടി എന്ന് പറയാമോ ?

[@TheRestorer]

😉

[@elizabethwatson71]

Looks like a royal coat of arms. Double headed eagle holding a ball and scepter (with a branch in its claws?) I didn’t get a good look any stars or other markings would be more helpful

[@TheRestorer]

He still has a crown

[@maritamurphy1353]

Image looks like a eagle from Germany

[@TheRestorer]

It looks like a coat of arms

[@julienchotard6158]

Il ne serait pas mieux de laisser les rayures plutôt que de retirer du métal avec le ponçage .

[@1100morton]

De una vez le hubieras borrado el aguilita, digo para que se vea parejo

[@TheRestorer]

no quise borrar el águila)

[@1100morton]

A pues que bien

[@theschoolgamershow2734]

2:01 he's ruski!!!!!!1

[@TheRestorer]

Ок!)

[@DmitriyBogomol]

this is the coat of arms of the Russian Federation

[@TheRestorer]

Thanks for the info)

[@larryweiss7170]

It appears to me to be the Polish coat of arms. Why did you noy fill the inside body with cotton?

[@slashfan6747]

It’s definitely not polish, polish eagle isn’t double headed. It’s ruski

[@TheRestorer]

I filled it with cotton wool!

[@TheRestorer]

It is not clear whether it is an eagle or a dragon

[@TheRestorer]

@@slashfan6747 Maybe)

[@kevil2913]

弟子になりたい

[@TheRestorer]

レストアラーになりませんか？）

[@kevil2913]

@@TheRestorer
なれるように勉強しますね❗️

[@DIVeltro]

Imperial Russian coat of arms.

[@endprg6477]

Сломал...

[@TheRestorer]

?

[@endprg6477]

@@TheRestorer it's a joke

[@erics423]

now i know why i don't drink coke

[@TheRestorer]

Haahahah)))😉

[@johnedwards1685]

It looks like a coin.

[@TheRestorer]

Yes, this is an ancient coin

[@luisluis-ui7hv]

u.s.a.f.

[@TheRestorer]

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