The Albert Bodemer Silberwarenfabrik GmbH was a typical hollowware manufacturer established in the 1940's in Keltern-Ellmendingen, Germany. It is still active today and run by the daughter of Albert Bodemer who invented all the patterns and forms. The lighter inserts were provided by several German lighter manufacturers, like KW or Augusta Zünder – today only the BIC company is their supplier (butane lighters).
The rounded openwork has a floral design accompanied by two angels and a field for a monogram in the middle. The openwork was made of silver in different purities: 800, 835 and 925 grade of silver. Marked on the side: ALBO. Marked on the bottom of the base: KW Classic.
The lighter insert was provided by KW (Karl Wieden) a known German lighter manufacturer who produced lighter since 1905 till 1980 in Solingen Ohligs, Germany. It is made of brass and is nickel plated. The lighter insert model is KW Classic and it is based on the Theodor Ruetz system patent.
The picture above presents a petrol (wick) lighter. A butane gas lighter in the same shape was introduced in the early 1960s.
The picture above presents a petrol (wick) lighter. A butane gas lighter in the same shape was introduced in the early 1960s.
Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Scarcity: uncommon
Value for good–mint condition: $70.00–110.00 (approx €50.00–80.00)
Weight: 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 6.2 cm (2.4")
- length: 7.3 cm (2.9")
- width: 3.2 cm (1.3")
