Ben Wade 1860 London, Ibelo Shell & Sunex - Feuerzeug - Stahl - (3)

## Vintage Lighter Collection – Ben Wade 1860 London, Ibelo Shell & Sunex – 3 Pieces with Original Boxes, Manuals & Repair Invoice

Offered for auction is an attractive collection of **three vintage collectible gas lighters** from Ben Wade, Ibelo and Sunex, dating approximately from the 1960s–1980s.

Each lighter features its own distinctive design and comes with its original presentation box. The collection is particularly interesting thanks to the accompanying original documentation, including instruction manuals for the Ben Wade and Ibelo, as well as an original repair invoice for the Ben Wade.

### 1. Ben Wade 1860 of London
An elegant vintage lighter featuring a classic black finish with chrome-coloured details and a distinctive side ignition mechanism.

- Original presentation case with blue velvet interior.
- Original red Ben Wade outer packaging.
- Original instruction manual included.
- **Original repair invoice included**, providing additional historical interest and documentation.
- Classic design associated with the historic Ben Wade name.

### 2. Ibelo – Shell Promotional Lighter
A stylish vintage metal lighter featuring the iconic Shell logo, making it particularly appealing to collectors of advertising memorabilia and vintage smoking accessories.

- Elegant brushed silver-coloured metal finish.
- Original Ibelo presentation box with fitted interior.
- **Original instruction manual included.**
- Attractive promotional design featuring the Shell emblem.

### 3. Sunex Gas Lighter
A beautifully designed vintage lighter with a slim rectangular shape and an attractive geometric textured metal finish.

- Silver-coloured metal construction.
- Decorative geometric pattern.
- Original Sunex presentation box with red velvet-style interior.
- Classic and elegant vintage appearance.

### Condition & Functionality

All three lighters are in good vintage cosmetic condition, showing normal signs of age, handling and storage.

**Important:** The lighters require refilling with gas, and the flints (spark stones) may need replacement to ensure reliable ignition.

Sparks have been observed from the ignition mechanisms; however, the lighters have not been fully tested after refilling. Therefore, complete working functionality cannot be guaranteed.

The original boxes and packaging show age-related wear, particularly the red Ben Wade outer box.

### Included in the Collection

- 1 × Ben Wade 1860 of London lighter.
- 1 × Ibelo Shell promotional lighter.
- 1 × Sunex gas lighter.
- 3 × Original presentation boxes.
- Original Ben Wade outer packaging.
- Original Ben Wade instruction manual.
- **Original Ben Wade repair invoice.**
- Original Ibelo instruction manual.

### Collector's Appeal

This collection brings together three distinctive vintage lighters, each with its own character, design and original presentation packaging.

The presence of original instruction manuals and the Ben Wade repair invoice adds historical interest and makes the collection particularly appealing to enthusiasts of vintage lighters, tobacco accessories and advertising memorabilia.

An excellent addition to an existing collection or an attractive vintage display set.

**All three lighters are offered together as one lot, exactly as photographed.**

Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, packaging and accompanying documentation.

The collection will be carefully packaged for secure shipping.