No. 104370643

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Peace Gas - No reserve price - ポケットライター - Alloy, Textiles
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€ 70
No reserve price
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Peace Gas - No reserve price - ポケットライター - Alloy, Textiles

Vintage Camera-Shaped Table Lighter "ATLAS / Camera Lighter" – Functional, with Tripod and "Peace Gas" Box – Japan, ca. 1950 Object: Table Lighter / Collection (Novelty Camera Lighter) Brand / Model: ATLAS (marked on the base) / "Camera Lighter" (marked on the lens) Serial number: 13449 (marked P.P. - Patent Pending) Period: 1950s Origin: Japan Material: Solid chrome-plated metal, Bakelite, black textured leather-like inserts Included accessories: Original red cardboard box "Peace Gas", foldable metal tripod and original flexible trigger cable. Functional when tested (produces stable flame, as shown in the photo). Due to age, the long-term tightness of the original gaskets is not guaranteed. A rare and spectacular opportunity for collectors of rare lighters (Tobacciana) and enthusiasts of vintage mechanical cameras. This Japanese model from the 1950s is a masterpiece of miniature engineering from the post-war period, recognized for the faithfulness with which it imitates the rangefinder cameras of those years. This example is particularly valuable due to the excellent preservation of its original marking and distribution elements: On the base: It features the official stamp of the premium brand ATLAS, along with the mention P.P. (Patent Pending) and the unique production serial number 13449, elements that guarantee its historical provenance. On the lens: It bears the circular inscription "CAMERA LIGHTER" surrounded by technical graduations that imitate the settings of real cameras. On the box: It comes with its original historical red cardboard packaging, marked with gold letters "PEACE GAS". The lighter body combines elements of solid chrome-plated metal with a black texture that perfectly copies the casing of vintage cameras. The package is 100% complete, including the original accessories that are most often lost over time: the foldable chrome tripod for display on the desk and the flexible trigger cable covered in fabric. Functional mechanism: The lighter has been tested and is functional, the flexible trigger opens the upper flap, and the wheel produces sparks, generating a stable flame (see attached photos). Gaskets / Sealing: Being an authentic historical piece from the 1950s, the object retains the original components and seals of the era. The perfect long-term tightness of these vintage seals (retaining gas in the tank for long periods) is not guaranteed, the piece being sold mainly as a collector's item and display. Important Shipping Note Transportation Safety: In accordance with international postal and aviation regulations regarding flammable materials, the lighter will be shipped completely empty (without gas). The new owner will need to refuel it personally upon receipt of the package.

No. 104370643

Sold
Peace Gas - No reserve price - ポケットライター - Alloy, Textiles

Peace Gas - No reserve price - ポケットライター - Alloy, Textiles

Vintage Camera-Shaped Table Lighter "ATLAS / Camera Lighter" – Functional, with Tripod and "Peace Gas" Box – Japan, ca. 1950

Object: Table Lighter / Collection (Novelty Camera Lighter)

Brand / Model: ATLAS (marked on the base) / "Camera Lighter" (marked on the lens)

Serial number: 13449 (marked P.P. - Patent Pending)

Period: 1950s

Origin: Japan

Material: Solid chrome-plated metal, Bakelite, black textured leather-like inserts

Included accessories: Original red cardboard box "Peace Gas", foldable metal tripod and original flexible trigger cable.

Functional when tested (produces stable flame, as shown in the photo). Due to age, the long-term tightness of the original gaskets is not guaranteed.

A rare and spectacular opportunity for collectors of rare lighters (Tobacciana) and enthusiasts of vintage mechanical cameras. This Japanese model from the 1950s is a masterpiece of miniature engineering from the post-war period, recognized for the faithfulness with which it imitates the rangefinder cameras of those years.

This example is particularly valuable due to the excellent preservation of its original marking and distribution elements:

On the base: It features the official stamp of the premium brand ATLAS, along with the mention P.P. (Patent Pending) and the unique production serial number 13449, elements that guarantee its historical provenance.

On the lens: It bears the circular inscription "CAMERA LIGHTER" surrounded by technical graduations that imitate the settings of real cameras.

On the box: It comes with its original historical red cardboard packaging, marked with gold letters "PEACE GAS".

The lighter body combines elements of solid chrome-plated metal with a black texture that perfectly copies the casing of vintage cameras. The package is 100% complete, including the original accessories that are most often lost over time: the foldable chrome tripod for display on the desk and the flexible trigger cable covered in fabric.

Functional mechanism: The lighter has been tested and is functional, the flexible trigger opens the upper flap, and the wheel produces sparks, generating a stable flame (see attached photos).

Gaskets / Sealing: Being an authentic historical piece from the 1950s, the object retains the original components and seals of the era. The perfect long-term tightness of these vintage seals (retaining gas in the tank for long periods) is not guaranteed, the piece being sold mainly as a collector's item and display.

Important Shipping Note

Transportation Safety: In accordance with international postal and aviation regulations regarding flammable materials, the lighter will be shipped completely empty (without gas). The new owner will need to refuel it personally upon receipt of the package.

Final bid
€ 70
No reserve price
Sebastian Schulze
Expert
Estimate € 150 - € 200

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