Saturday, December 12, 2015

Japanese Horse-Drawn Carriage Table Lighter, 1959


This nice figural table lighter was manufactured between 1959 and 1961 in Japan. The base of the lighter is made of ceramic and is hand-painted. It depicts a Japanese horse-drawn carriage. Two people are sitting on the carriage - one person on each side - man and woman.


The removable wick lighter insert is chrome-plated and stamped on the side JAPAN and on the bottom:

 PAT. NC. 531887

Type: petrol (wick) lighter

Scarcity: uncommon

Value for very good condition: 99 PLN (approx. 87 PLN)

Weight: 120 grams (0.26 pounds)

Dimensions:
  • height: 7 cm (2.8")
  • width: 5 cm (2")
  • length: 12 cm (4.7")

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