identifying a retro lighter

[shub]

i recently bought a lighter off ebay, I thought it looked cool, but now I am a bit curious about it's history.

here are some pics (sorry they came out a bit blurry, the text on the lighter reads "FOX/MINI/MADE IN/AUSTRIA/PAT PEND"):




it's called a Mini Fox "Trench Lighter" made in Austria. i can't find any info about it online. i was wondering if anyone here on the forum is an expert on older lighters, and can perhaps tell me how old this might be. if not, even if someone can give me an e-mail address to someone who might know.

thanks for any help everyone!