Ibelo - Pocket lighter - Steel (stainless)

UNIQUE ITEM / COLLECTOR'S PIECE: Vintage IBELO MONOPOL Pipe Lighter – Hand-Engraved with Masonic, Esoteric & Heraldic Motifs (Trench Art) – Fully Functional! Offered here is an exceptionally rare piece with a strong initiatory and mystical character: an authentic German Ibelo lighter (Monopol luxury series), specially designed for pipe smokers. Its metal casing has been completely transformed through deep hand-engraving into a genuine pocket talisman. It is a piece of "Trench Art" or a custom workshop creation, likely commissioned for a high-ranking officer, a member of a Masonic lodge, or an enthusiast of the secret societies of past centuries. Special 45° Pipe Burner: The gas nozzle is geometrically angled at 45 degrees. This rare technical design allows the flame to be directed straight into the pipe bowl, protecting both the user's fingers and the pipe's precious wood from burns. Precision Semi-Automatic Mechanism: Gas-operated (butane). It features a sliding side lever (safety catch) that manually opens the internal gas valve (odorless, preserving the tobacco's flavor), followed by a long vertical flint wheel that generates the spark. Mechanical Condition: Perfect! The lighter has been tested; the valves are completely airtight with no pressure loss, and the flame is stable and clean. The flint is new. COMPREHENSIVE MASONIC AND ESOTERIC SYMBOLISM (The energy circuit connecting the faces): Every millimeter of metal holds a hidden story, brought to life through hand-carved grooves contrasted with black pigment: FACE A: Spiritual Armor and Secret Initiation (The Masonic/Cosmic Side). The design depicts a "map of emanations" showing how divine energy descends to protect the wearer: The Cosmic Source (Sun with Cross): At the top lies the Solar Circle, the generator of universal energy. Lines (rays) radiate from it, descending geometrically toward Earth. The All-Seeing Eye (Eye of Providence): A fundamental Masonic element symbolizing the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe, guiding and watching over the wearer's actions. The Three Pyramids (Grand Architecture): Depicted in tiers (symbolizing man's gradual evolution within Masonic lodges). They act as terrestrial "antennas," directly capturing energy lines flowing from the Sun. The Masonic Square and Compasses: The supreme emblem of Freemasonry, flawlessly engraved at the intersection of the designs. It symbolizes reason, the sacred geometry of the universe, and man's duty to refine his character. The Secret Word "MAGIA" (Magic): Along the left edge, a vertical cryptogram written in the Theban Alphabet (the 14th-century "Witches' Alphabet"), historically used by occultists to conceal ritual formulas. Deciphered letter by letter, the cipher clearly spells out the Latin word M-A-G-I-A. The Solomonar Protection Seal: At the bottom, stellar lines connect to a circular, spiked pentacle (drawn from medieval grimoires such as *The Key of Solomon*), designed to block negative energies and anchor spiritual protection within the physical object. SIDE B: Earthly Identity and Physical Power (The Heraldic/Military Side). This perfectly balances the first side, representing the owner's status in the harsh real world: The Crowned Double-Headed Eagle: A symbol of imperial majesty. It represents supreme authority and state order, while also serving as a high-ranking emblem (33rd Degree) in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Firearms and Swords (Pistols & Yatagans): Two vintage flintlock pistols and two yatagans (curved swords) crossed at the bottom, accompanied by laurel or fir garlands and a central cross. These signify courage, self-defense, a military background, and the fight for freedom. The Six-Pointed Star (Hexagram): Placed centrally at the top, between the pistols, it acts as a sacred link, reminding us that even amidst physical warfare, man is guided by the celestial protection found on the other side. This is not merely a lighter, but a sacred handcrafted object—a true suit of pocket armor. A piece with immense visual magnetism—an absolute must-have for collectors of luxury lighters (Dunhill, Dupont, Ronson), enthusiasts of Masonic history and secret societies, or the refined pipe smoker seeking a truly unique piece.