The 'Classic' (model no. 1250 T) was manufactured in 1949 by the American Safety Razor Co. in the United States (Brooklyn, New York). This model was available only in gleaming rhodium finish.
The look of the table lighter refers to the Arts and Crafts Movement. The A·S·R 'Classic' was marketed in a silver presentation box. The base of the lighter is padded with green felt. It is marked on the base:
A·S·R
(R)
LIGHTER
The lighter insert has an automatic 'Light-Switch Action' and stays lit without holding. It is marked:
A·S·R CORP.
315 JAY ST.
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
PATENT D-146973
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PAT. APP. FOR
MADE IN U.S.A.
315 JAY ST.
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
PATENT D-146973
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PAT. APP. FOR
MADE IN U.S.A.
One of the advertisement published in the "Life" magazine in 1949 says about this product: "A·S·R 'Classic' Table Lighter in luxurious Rhodium finish. Won't tarnish, can be machine engraved. Great fuel capacity and all other distinctive A·S·R features."Scarcity: uncommon
Value for very good–mint condition: $40.00–60.00 (approx €30.00–45.00)
Dimensions:
- length: 7.9 cm (3.11")
- width: 4.4 cm (1.73")
- height: 6.6 cm (2.6")
14 comments :
I have one of these models that has an amber colored plastic middle part.
I HAVE ONE OF THESE TABLE MODELS WITH THREE LEGS
THAT LOOKS LIKE A POT. HAS A BLACK HANDLE. CAN'T FIND ANY NUMBERS OR ANYTHING THAT TELL ABOUT IT. ONLY ASR MADE IN USA NON TARNISH RHODIUM FINISH
How do you replace the flint?
Been struggling all night, how do you replace the flint and what flint should I use?
Just purchased one myself, how do I get it to light?
I believe I have a 1948 a.s.r. pocket lighter in proper working order how much could it be worth
Find screw below striker wheel take out put new flint in it may be possible that an old flint could be corroded inside which you will have to have repaired
I restore lighters. The most common problem with vintage lighters of any variety is a flint corroded in the flint tube. On these, easily fixed with a piece of coat hanger wire chucked in a drill. Sometimes, all you need is to bump the old flint a bit, other times you have to grind it out. Use Zippo or Ronson flints, now one and the same since zippo owns ronson. I like Ronson fluid as well, but same as zippo now, but Ronson seems to run a bit less money. These can be tricky even with good flint and fluid. too much pressure on the flint spring, it does not strike well. too little, same thing. Must be adjusted as the flint wears down. The one with the handle someone mentioned is from what's called the Heritage set, originally sold with a cigarette holder and a small tray. Sometimes you see the holder, but the tray is rare. A complete set is very rare. They came in a brass tone, silver plate, and rhodium, with the rhodium being the rarest of the three.
I have a complete set.. now I know it's worth some money.. Witch I figured. I didn't think this tray was the rare part though.
I have a vintage Park Sherman table lighter with lift arm . I know nothing about vintage lighters and was wondering if anyone could tell me what " Pat App For " means on the bottom of the lighter .
I have a heritage ASR table lighter and am in need of a replacement spring/screw mechanism. Any suggestions on where I can find this?
OK so i have a good played park Sherman lift arm. I really like it, I've managed to get the old Flint out, was like a half inch long lol. I actually just put it back in instead of replacing it and it seems to be working just fine. The wick on the other hand has been giving me great deal of trouble. The casing doesn't open, so how am i supposed to change it out, i would sell it if the price was right, but really if like to get it lighting again and keep on my desk in my room, conversation starter i suppose
Can anyone please tell me how to replace the wick on my park Sherman lift arm lighter?
You have to take the cotton out of the lighter through the filling screw and than insert the wick.
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