The 'Bulb' table lighter was manufactured in ca. 1954. The base of the lighter is in the shape of a bulb and it is made of glass (not crystal glass) and silver sterling (925). It has a sterling plain rim with raised beading around the inside edge and marked 'STERLING'. The maker of this lighter is unknown though the base was most probably manufactured whether in Japan or in the United States.
The lighter was also sold with a matching ashtray and cigarette urn. The set is very similar from the shape on to the previous described Hy Glo & Frank M. Whiting, glass and sterling, 1931.
The lighter insert is a standard chrome plate insert made in Japan. Marked on the bottom 'JAPAN'.
Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Scarcity: uncommon
Value for very good–mint condition: $20.00–35.00 (approx €15.00–25.00)
Weight: 135 grams (0,3 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 5.4 cm (2.1")
- diameter: 5.8 cm (2.3")
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