Pocket lighter - Brass, Alloy, Silver plated - (7)

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

Estimate  € 400 - € 450
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€20
DE
€15
FR
€10

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Description from the seller

Collection of 7 Vintage Lighters - Rare Thorens Single Claw & Standard Thorens, S.T. Dupont Paris, Colibri Boxed Set, KW Classic & Table Lighter - Untested

An exceptional collector's lot featuring 7 vintage lighters, anchored by two vintage Swiss Thorens mechanical lighters, including a highly sought-after Single Claw model. 
Lot Highlights:
1. Thorens "Single Claw" Automatic Lighter (Swiss Made): A rare and desirable early Swiss mechanical automatic lighter featuring the iconic single claw arm mechanism.
2. Thorens Standard Automatic Lighter (Swiss Made): Classic Swiss-engineered lift-arm automatic petrol lighter.
3. S.T. Dupont Paris (Silver-Plated): Luxury French pocket lighter with silver-plated checkered guilloché engraving. Stamped S.T. Dupont Paris / Made in France on the base. 
4. Colibri of London Electro-Quartz Set: Complete set in its original presentation box with 3 interchangeable jeweled color rings (blue, red, green). 
5. KW Classic Lighter: Vintage German pocket lighter with its original branded hard display case. 
6. Gold-Tone Slim Lighter: Textured vertical line design, complete in a red velvet presentation case. 
7. Cast Metal Table Lighter: Heavy table lighter housed in detailed embossed relief panels depicting a traditional tavern scene. 
Condition Note:
All pieces are sold untested as part of a single collection. They show authentic vintage patina, light surface wear, and signs of age. Mechanisms function mechanically but have not been filled or tested with gas/flints.


Collection of 7 Vintage Lighters - Rare Thorens Single Claw & Standard Thorens, S.T. Dupont Paris, Colibri Boxed Set, KW Classic & Table Lighter - Untested

An exceptional collector's lot featuring 7 vintage lighters, anchored by two vintage Swiss Thorens mechanical lighters, including a highly sought-after Single Claw model. 
Lot Highlights:
1. Thorens "Single Claw" Automatic Lighter (Swiss Made): A rare and desirable early Swiss mechanical automatic lighter featuring the iconic single claw arm mechanism.
2. Thorens Standard Automatic Lighter (Swiss Made): Classic Swiss-engineered lift-arm automatic petrol lighter.
3. S.T. Dupont Paris (Silver-Plated): Luxury French pocket lighter with silver-plated checkered guilloché engraving. Stamped S.T. Dupont Paris / Made in France on the base. 
4. Colibri of London Electro-Quartz Set: Complete set in its original presentation box with 3 interchangeable jeweled color rings (blue, red, green). 
5. KW Classic Lighter: Vintage German pocket lighter with its original branded hard display case. 
6. Gold-Tone Slim Lighter: Textured vertical line design, complete in a red velvet presentation case. 
7. Cast Metal Table Lighter: Heavy table lighter housed in detailed embossed relief panels depicting a traditional tavern scene. 
Condition Note:
All pieces are sold untested as part of a single collection. They show authentic vintage patina, light surface wear, and signs of age. Mechanisms function mechanically but have not been filled or tested with gas/flints.


Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
7
Material
Alloy, Brass, Silver plated
Country of origin
Romania
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Period
1930-1940
RomaniaVerified
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Private

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