This table lighter in a form of a jumping or rearing horse was probably manufactured after 1952 by M.T.C. in Japan. M.T.C. was a Japanese company active in the 50's and 60's. There are a lot of interesting examples of the craftsmanship of M.T.C. Looking around the lighter market M.T.C. produced mainly chrome plate cigarette lighters.
If anyone knows something more about M.T.C. please post a comment.
The Jumping Horse is made of heavy chrome plate but was also available bronze plated. The lighter insert is not removable.
The letters M.T.C. are inscribed in a bell on the bottom of the lighter base.
Type: petrol (wick) lighter
Scarcity: rare
Value for very good–mint condition: $40.00–70.00 (approx €30.00–50.00)
Weight: 260 grams (0,57 pounds)
Dimensions:
- height: 12.5 cm (4.92")
- width: 4.5 cm (1.77")
- depth: 8.5 cm (3.34")
I am a lighter collector too. I have some examples of M.T.C. and your description about the company corresponds with my observations.
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I have a Pair of these Lighters left to me by my Grandparents i always got told off antique dealers they were worth nothing ? but this is interesting.
ReplyDeleteHiya 👋🏽 i have a “similar “ horse with Japan marked both on the horse and on the lighter part which can be removed to fill. I will see if i can add any pics here BUT it is in amazing shape and works great too. I think its nicer than the one in pic.. anyway i would love to know more about it??
ReplyDeleteHiya 👋🏽 i have a Horse lighter marked JAPAN both on the horse and on the removable(to Fill) lighter part. Its really gorgeous and in Amazing and working condition and i wouls Love to know anything at all about it Plz??
ReplyDeleteWE GOT ONE PLEASED TO KNOW SOMETHINK ABOUT IT
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