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2047
$3,630.00

FINE LOT OF 8 EUROPEAN TINDER LIGHTERS.

Nice grouping of 8 different genres and types include: two small pistol grip portable lighters, one only 3″ long, one 5-1/4″ long, all iron and engraved. The other six are “legged” and five of these have candle holders. One all iron example is engraved with a panoply of arms and Spanish markings. Two brass bodied examples have engraved panels, one with soldier as can be seen in photos. The largest tester in this group is 8″ long and marked “WOOLEY”. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: All iron Spanish marked example is heavily pitted and has a restored set of “legs”. The “WOOLEY” marked example has replaced top jaw, top jaw screw, and set of “legs”. The larger of the two brass bodied lighters has restored main spring and candle holder. The other lighters all appear original and complete. All appear to function. You’ll never have to worry about running out of flints for your lighters as there is an additional bag of 20 or so extra flints. 51956-61 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2047


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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