The Polo Automatic Lighter was made by Barnett Pearlman & Co. Ltd in London, England between ca. 1948-1952. The base is made of brass and heavy chrome-plated. The bakelite pedestal gives the column shaped table lighter additional stability.
The lighter was available in two different heights: 9 and 13 cm. The automatic lighter mechanism was invented by Ernest Shinwell and patented by Barnett Pearlman & Co. in 1948 (patent no. 642,908).
The wick lighter is marked on the underside of the base:
Made in England World Patents
POLO
REGD. DES. NO. 857204
POLO
REGD. DES. NO. 857204
Scarcity: uncommon
Value for very good–mint condition: $50 (approx €30)
Weight: 285 (tall), 235 grams
Dimensions:
- diameter: 6.7 cm
- height: 13 cm (tall), 9 cm (short)
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