Saffa - No reserve price - Pocket lighter - Silver plated

Collectible Vintage SAFFA Lighter – Silver-plated, "Slim" model, flint ignition (Made in Italy)

For sale: a rare piece of Italian industrial history and design—an original vintage SAFFA mechanical lighter in exceptional condition.

SAFFA (Società Anonima Finanziaria Fiammiferi e Affini) was a legendary brand founded in 1871 near Milan, renowned for its luxury accessories. Since the factory's permanent closure in 2001, these lighters have become increasingly rare and valuable collector's items on the antiques market.

Aesthetic features and details:

Refined design: Part of the elegant "Slim" series, featuring a slender, ergonomic profile that fits easily into a breast pocket or wallet.

Premium finish: Solid brass body plated in silver, decorated with parallel horizontal striations (lines) that create a spectacular play of light and offer excellent grip.

Authenticity markers: The classic SAFFA teardrop/flame logo is clearly engraved on the inner underside of the lid, while the brand's early geometric emblem appears on the corner of the outer lid.

Technical and mechanical condition:

The lighter ignites flawlessly (the flame is stable, clean, and strong).

Classic mechanism: Operates on refillable butane gas with a traditional ignition system featuring a flint and a side-mounted serrated wheel. Original components: All internal parts—including the automated gas-release arm connected to the hinge—are original, with no subsequent modifications, repairs, or makeshift alterations. It displays a clean, natural patina consistent with its age.

An accessory of distinctive refinement, ideal for daily use (by connoisseurs who appreciate the classic gesture of lighting a mechanical lighter), as well as for investment or as a special gift for a collector of vintage luxury items.