Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Patent: Ronson Touch-Tip Lighter Mechanism, 1935

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The flame producing mechanism of the famous Ronson Touch-Tip Table Lighter was patented in 1935 by Louis V. Aronson . The no. of the paten...
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Book review: Collectible Lighters, 2003

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Full title: Collectible Lighters Author: Juan Manuel Clarke Binding: Soft cover Number of pages: 384 Publisher: Flammarion et Cie ...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Patent: Ronson Decor Table Lighter, 1955

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The design of the Ronson Decor was patented by the United States Patent Office in September 1955 under the no. 175,564. More about this lig...
Sunday, October 13, 2013

Chocolat de la Compagnie Française Trade Card: The biggest foxhole windproof lighter in the world, 1910s

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In March I have described the advertising trade cards from the Liebig Company showing The making of fire theme. Today I have encountered ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

eBay: Dunhill Sterling Table Lighter Clock, 1930s

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This item is on my eBay watch list for a while now. It is a beautiful Dunhill Clock & Lighter with a significant price tag of 31...

Advert: New ASR Pocket Lighter, 1948

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A full page black&white ASR magazine advertisement published in LIFE Magazine on 31st May 1948 . It depicts the new American Safety R...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Advert: Alfred Dunhill Lighters Range, 1955

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A full page Dunhill magazine advertisement published on 26th November 1955. It depicts a small part of the Dunhill smoking accessories ran...
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5th Rhein-Main Lighter Convention 2013

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The 5th Rhein-Main Lighter Convention will take place this month on 27th October 2013 in Offenbach am Main, Germany. Hurry up to book your...
Saturday, October 5, 2013

Patent: Alfred Dunhill, Roman Lamp Lighter, 1937

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Patented March 18, 1938                       United Kingdom Patent Office            Patent no. 481,689                       Desi...

What is the most expensive table lighter in the world? St. Dupont

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If your are looking for the most expensive modern table lighter in the world than you should go visit St. Dupont which is known for ...
Friday, October 4, 2013

eBay: $20,000 for a vintage Dunhill enamel set?

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This item is on my eBay watch list since the beginning of the year 2013. It is a masterpiece without doubt. I am referring to a 'fixe...

Dunhill "Baby Sylph" Cigarette Lighter, 1949

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Alfred Dunhill ltd. manufactured between 1948 and 1954 one of the smallest fully working and for sure most exclusive lighters in the world...
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

DuMouchelle's Auction House - Vintage Cigarette Lighters on sale

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I have just received an email from the DuMouchelle's Auction House (Detroit) with an invitation to the auction on vintage cigarette li...
Saturday, July 6, 2013

1st International Lighter Convention in Czech Republic

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Only three months left to the first International Lighter Convention in Eastern Europe! Time to book a room in Brno or its beautiful surro...
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Advert: First Zippo Ad, Windy, Varga Girl, 1937

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The first Zippo magazine advertisement was published in Esquire on December 1937. This black and white full page ad depicts the famous pin...
Monday, June 17, 2013

Advert: Ronson De-Light Lighters, 1929

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A black&white magazine advertisement published in The American Magazine on November 1929. It depicts the Ronson De-Light Series inclu...
Sunday, June 9, 2013

eBay: Dunhill Unique Table Lift-Arm Lighter, 1920s

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It is not the most expensive table lighter in the world but for sure a very unusual one. It was sold yesterday on eBay. The opening bid ...
Saturday, June 8, 2013

Historical documents: Zündwaren, Dr. Alfons Bujard, 1910

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Another interesting document from the past worth reading will be provided for my donators. Two chapters are devoted to lighters and ...
Thursday, May 23, 2013

First World War Postcard from France: "Un nouveau briquet", 1915

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I have bought today a very intriguing postcard from the First World War period. It is dated on the reverse May 1915. On the front a soldie...
Monday, May 6, 2013

Videos from the International Lighter Convention in Krefeld, Germany (2013)

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The 14th International Lighter Convention which took place in Krefeld (Germany) on the 4th May 2013 came to an end. Below three short Full...