This unusual dressing table lighter was made by 'REGENT of London' between 1955 and 1959 in London, England. The gold-tone brass lighter base is pierced and has floral petit point needlework panels (tent stitch embroidery). The structure of the lighter base is made of wood. The design of the case is marked:
REG. DESIGN NO 876990
Made in England (not always present)
Made in England (not always present)
Unfortunately the registered design cannot be obtained online although the design itself was registered between March and June of 1955 and is held physically in the National Archive in Kew, Richmond in England. One more design of this lighter is know to exist (based on a rectangle) but is rare.
The wick lighter insert is made of brass, no markings are available.
The table lighter was sold alone or in a vanity set comprising of an matching alarm clock, candlesticks, rectangular musical trinket box, powder box with mirror lid but also a dressing table tray, hair brush, mirror and manicure set with stand and perfume bottle (not pictured).
Scarcity: uncommon
Value for very good–mint condition: 30–40.00 USD (approx €25.00–35.00)
Weight: 230 grams
Dimensions:
- height: 5.8 cm
- width: 4.9 cm
- length: 7.9 cm
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