Ate Magnifying Loop bakelite Original black painted steel airplane

Original black painted steel airplane themed tobacco tin

There are a lot of moth holes on both and a rather large tear near the side seam on one

There is also a small hole near the waist

The brown paint is clearly very old and it does appear that the kit was raw aluminum before it was painted so it is possible that the brown is period work

as the style seems more "German" to me

Ate Magnifying Loop bakelite Original black painted steel airplaneNice original loop from the Ate company, Ate made a lot of vehicle fluids, like break fluid and antifreeze etc You will often find Ate listed directly on various service tags in original vehicles. There is a little paint on the leather pouch. There are some light scratches on the lens. Would make a great vehicle accessory. I am sure this has a specific reason for existing, its probably not just a random advertising piece. It is likely something to do