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Lot 107:
Description
A group of table lighters in various decorative styles, predominantly featuring natural Onyx and Glass bases. The collection includes several lighters with polished Onyx bases in cream, tan, and banded brown tones, formed into rounded, square, and hexagonal shapes. A prominent piece features a translucent blue Glass cuboid base. The assembly also includes a novelty Brass lighter modelled as a motorcycle, a tall ribbed Brass cylindrical lighter, and a silver decorative lighter with an embossed foliate band around the base. The mechanical components are finished in chrome and Brass, featuring standard mid-century flip-top and roller mechanisms. A small inscription is present on the thumb lever of the silver cylindrical lighter, comprising a line of text that is not legible.
Condition report:
The collection shows visible surface oxidation and pitting to the metal lighter inserts and thumb levers (photo 1). There is general wear and light surface scratching to the Onyx and Glass bases, with small chips present to the edges of the hexagonal Onyx lighter (photo 1). The motorcycle lighter shows surface wear to the gold finish.
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