Parker Roller Bacon Table Lighter, 1938

This wick table lighter – Parker Roller Bacon 'Exide' – was made by Parker Pipe Co. in England in ca. 1938. The improved lift-arm mechanism with thumb-roller was patented by Parker in England in 1937. This type of semi-automatic mechanism was also very often used in Dunhill Lighters.

The lighter has cylindrical shape and is made of brass and nickel plated. It has a  large fill capacity for lighter fluid. The example showed on the right was made for EXIDE – a very popular English battery manufacturer. This table lighter was available in different finishes (textures, leather types etc).

The lighter base is padded with green felt. Marked on the bottom of the base:

PARKER ROLLER BACON
REG. DES 818717
PAT.NO 466087
MADE IN ENGLAND

Type: wick (petrol) lighter

Scarcity: rare

Value for good–mint condition: $50.00–90.00 (approx €35.00–70.00)

Weight: 260 grams (0.57 pounds)

Dimensions:

• height: 11.2 cm (4.4")
• diameter: 5 cm (2.0")