Monday, August 31, 2009

T. Kullander & Evans Table Lighter, 1954


This extremely rare table lighter was manufactured by KULLANDER SILVERSMEDEN TORE in 1954 in BORĹS, Sweden. The company prospered from 1938 to 1976. It manufactured sterling and silver-plated flatware and hollowware mainly for the Swedish market.The base of the lighter is made of silver – probably 830 grade of silver. It is weighted and marked. The lighter has a round base and feels very robust.

The
lighter insert was provided by Evans (USA). It is made of brass and is silver electroplated.

Type:
petrol (wick) lighter

Marked on the bottom:

Scarcity: extremely rare


Value for very good–mint condition: $250.00–400.00 (€175–280)

Weight:
260 grams (0,57 pounds)

Dimensions:

  • height: 9.3 cm (3.66")
  • diameter: 6.3 cm (2.5")

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