Thorens - No reserve price - Lighter - Steel, Brass

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€ 4
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Sebastian Schulze
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Selected by Sebastian Schulze

Has over 20 years' expertise in vintage fountain pens and auction consulting.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€4
IT
€3

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Description from the seller

Rare and highly collectible automatic pocket lighter from the legendary Swiss brand Thorens. This piece is a magnificent exemplar of Swiss precision engineering from the 1930s, highlighted by its iconic opening mechanism and its elegant exterior design with genuine Art Deco geometric engravings.

An ideal item for enthusiasts of classic mechanics and collectors of high-end lighters from the first half of the 20th century.

Technical Details and Condition:

Brand: Thorens
Origin: Switzerland (Switzerland / Fab. Suisse engraved on the base).
Era: Circa 1930.
Mechanism: Automatic claw system. The roller turns, providing the logical resistance of the internal spring, but it currently does not produce a spark (requires installation of a new flint or cleaning of the conduit due to calcification of the old stone).
Wick condition: Completely new, white and intact, unused.
Aesthetic condition: Good vintage condition with an authentic patina. The body shows wear and the typical marks on the chrome/silver finish due to its nearly 100 years of age, which gives it great historical character (see detailed photographs). The base markings are clearly legible.

Important Notice about the Description
Seller's note: This text has been drafted with assistance to ensure the historical data of the piece. As a private seller, the item is sold in the current described condition (for inspection/servicing of the stone). The attached photographs form the main part of the description of the actual condition of the item. Please review them carefully to assess the details of the metal, the base, and the internal components before bidding.

Rare and highly collectible automatic pocket lighter from the legendary Swiss brand Thorens. This piece is a magnificent exemplar of Swiss precision engineering from the 1930s, highlighted by its iconic opening mechanism and its elegant exterior design with genuine Art Deco geometric engravings.

An ideal item for enthusiasts of classic mechanics and collectors of high-end lighters from the first half of the 20th century.

Technical Details and Condition:

Brand: Thorens
Origin: Switzerland (Switzerland / Fab. Suisse engraved on the base).
Era: Circa 1930.
Mechanism: Automatic claw system. The roller turns, providing the logical resistance of the internal spring, but it currently does not produce a spark (requires installation of a new flint or cleaning of the conduit due to calcification of the old stone).
Wick condition: Completely new, white and intact, unused.
Aesthetic condition: Good vintage condition with an authentic patina. The body shows wear and the typical marks on the chrome/silver finish due to its nearly 100 years of age, which gives it great historical character (see detailed photographs). The base markings are clearly legible.

Important Notice about the Description
Seller's note: This text has been drafted with assistance to ensure the historical data of the piece. As a private seller, the item is sold in the current described condition (for inspection/servicing of the stone). The attached photographs form the main part of the description of the actual condition of the item. Please review them carefully to assess the details of the metal, the base, and the internal components before bidding.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Thorens
Material
Brass, Steel
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Period
1930-1940
AndorraVerified
420
Objects sold
96%
Private

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