No. 100653254

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Colibri - custom: rectangular gas lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Gold-plated
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Colibri - custom: rectangular gas lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Gold-plated

Vintage Colibrì electronic lighter from the Molectric “88” series, produced in the late 1980s. This model represents Colibrì’s transition into electronic ignition technology, combined with a bold geometric design and gold-tone finish typical of the period. This Colibrì Molectric “88” lighter features an electronic ignition system and a distinctive all-over pyramid guilloché pattern. The lighter is gold plated and marked internally “Colibrì Molectric 88 – Foreign Patented”. The lid interior is engraved “electronic 88 colibrì”. The lighter has been ignited successfully, as shown in the images, but it is offered as-is due to missing components and visible wear. It is intended for collectors, restoration projects, or display rather than daily use. CONDITION REPORT • Gold-tone plated body • Electronic ignition present • Flame produced • Internal and external markings legible • Signs of age-consistent wear •No leeks Colibrì Molectric lighters are sought after for their short production period and distinctive electronic ignition systems. The “88” models are particularly collectible due to their late-1980s design language and association with Colibrì’s experimental electronic series, making them desirable to vintage lighter and design collectors. Worldwide shipping. Shipping fee includes professional carefully packaging to ensure safe and secure delivery.

No. 100653254

Sold
Colibri - custom: rectangular gas lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Gold-plated

Colibri - custom: rectangular gas lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Gold-plated

Vintage Colibrì electronic lighter from the Molectric “88” series, produced in the late 1980s. This model represents Colibrì’s transition into electronic ignition technology, combined with a bold geometric design and gold-tone finish typical of the period.

This Colibrì Molectric “88” lighter features an electronic ignition system and a distinctive all-over pyramid guilloché pattern. The lighter is gold plated and marked internally “Colibrì Molectric 88 – Foreign Patented”. The lid interior is engraved “electronic 88 colibrì”.

The lighter has been ignited successfully, as shown in the images, but it is offered as-is due to missing components and visible wear. It is intended for collectors, restoration projects, or display rather than daily use.

CONDITION REPORT
• Gold-tone plated body
• Electronic ignition present
• Flame produced
• Internal and external markings legible
• Signs of age-consistent wear
•No leeks

Colibrì Molectric lighters are sought after for their short production period and distinctive electronic ignition systems. The “88” models are particularly collectible due to their late-1980s design language and association with Colibrì’s experimental electronic series, making them desirable to vintage lighter and design collectors.

Worldwide shipping.
Shipping fee includes professional carefully packaging to ensure safe and secure delivery.

Final bid
€ 2
Sebastian Schulze
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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