Briquet de table Art Déco « Polaire » – St Raphaël Quinquina – France, vers 1930–1940 - No reserve price - Lighter - chromed, Steel

Art Deco table lighter “Polaire” – St Raphaël Quinquina – France, circa 1930–1940

Beautiful and rare petrol table lighter of the Polaire brand, manufactured in France around 1930–1940.

The lighter features an advertising decoration for St Raphaël Quinquina on the front face. On the side, it presents an original oval brass plaque with the inscription “MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES” and the Marianne profile. The number 1325 is also engraved on the upper part.

Characteristics

* Brand: Polaire
* Origin: France
* Era: Art Deco, circa 1930–1940
* Type: Petrol table lighter
* Mechanism: Manual lever ignition / lift-arm
* Fuel: Gasoline
* Reservoir: Cotton compartment accessible via a wide screw located under the base
* Material: Silvered/chromed metal
* Height: approx. 10 cm
* Base width: approx. 7.5 cm
* Depth: approx. 3 cm
* Tax plate: “MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES”, with Marianne profile
* Engraved number: 1325

Condition:
Very good overall aesthetic condition considering its age.

The metal plating retains a nice gloss, with only a few normal signs of age and use. No major dings are visible. A light natural patina, with a few traces of verdigris, is present near the wick.

The mechanism is complete and the movable parts articulate correctly.

Operation

Operation has not been tested.

The lighter is sold as-is, as a collectible item, without gasoline inside to facilitate and secure its transport, and without a stone.

The mechanical elements of the lift-arm system articulate correctly, but operation after filling has not been verified. No warranty of operation is therefore given.