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Lot 36:
Description
A diverse group of vintage cigarette lighters featuring a selection of table and pocket models in various materials. The collection includes a brass-tone globe-style table lighter with an etched map of the world on a circular pedestal base, and an orange faceted glass table lighter with a chrome-tone striker mechanism. Also included are two silver-tone pedestal lighters with embossed scrolling decoration and several metal pocket lighters in chrome, brass, and copper finishes. Notable novelty pieces include a K.K.W. miniature camera-shaped gas lighter, featuring a black textured body, chrome-tone accents, and markings for GAS, LOCK, and numerical settings on the lens barrel. Another specialty item is a silver-tone Artflame pocket lighter with an integrated LCD panel displaying time and date functions. One pocket lighter is marked MADE IN CHINA on the base. The assortment includes various rectangular cases in the style of Zippo, one of which is attached to a metal keychain.
Condition report:
The items show various degrees of age-related wear and use. Visible condition issues include surface tarnish, oxidation, and pitting to the metal components. Some pocket lighters exhibit significant finish loss, scratches, and scuffing to the outer casings. The globe lighter shows wear and loss to the map detailing. All items are sold as untested; functional condition and internal components are not guaranteed.
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