Zygmunt Konopczyński, Zapalniczka "Płomień", 1924


The "Płomień" lighter was made by the Zygmunt Konopczyński's  manufacture in Warsaw, Poland. It was marketed in the inter-war era between 1924 and 1940. This lighter was a very popular lighter in the II World War and was perceived as the standard equipment of a Polish soldier.


Despite of the big size this lighter was not produced for the purpose of a table/desk lighter. Rather as a pocket or bag lighter. The lighter itself is a simple construction made of gray cast iron and covered with a thin layer of brass

The base of the lighter is marked:

SW.URZ.PATENT. 463
WARSZAWA
Z. KONOPCZYŃSKI

Type: manual wick (petrol) lighter

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for very good–mint condition: $20-30

Weight: 115125 grams

Dimensions:
  • height: 8.3 cm (3.3")
  • width: 4.6 cm (1.8")
  • depth: 2 cm (0.8") 

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