One of the first models of IMCO, 1920

Name: IMCO
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Copper
Year: 1920
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 40-100

This is one of the earliest models of lighters IMCO, patented in 1912 and manufactures about 1920 - very rare model in full completeness! She cap has not been equipped with a lifting bracket, so it could only operate with two hands. In this instance even more rare preserved original leather case.

27.03.2010 Tags: Categories: 1920, IMCO, Austria 6 comment (-ev)

Scripto Vu-Lighter, 1950

Manufacturer: Scripto Inc.
Name: Scripto Vu-Lighter
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Plastic, brass
Year: 1950
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 20-70

Lighter Scripto was one of the first plastic lighters, and it allows you to visually estimate the amount of gasoline remaining in it. Its mechanism has been equipped with a system pumping fuel to the wick, for this is a special button on the side of the lighter, and the wick itself was constantly immersed in the fuel chamber. Such a mechanism virtually eliminates evaporation of gasoline, as in conventional lighters where the wick was inserted directly into the fuel tank. Scripto - absolute champion of integrity among petrol lighters: even today you can find items that have 50-60 years remained gasoline in the fuel chamber.

14.03.2010 Tags: Categories: 1950, Scripto, USA 23 comments (-ev)

Matawan, 1940

Manufacturer: Matawan Lighter Co.
Title: Matawan
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: aluminum, brass
Year: 1940
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 20-50

14.03.2010 Tags: Categories: 1940, Matawan, United States no comments

Proctor, 1930

Manufacturer: Proctor's Products
Title: Proctor
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 20-40

08.03.2010 Tags: Categories: 1930, Proctor, United States no comments

Ronson Ramaspin, 1945-1946

Manufacturer: Art Metal Works
Title: Rama-Spin
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: copper, brass
Year: 1945
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 40-100

This model - one of the most mysterious in the line of gasoline Ronson mid-20th century. It was invented and patented by the designer of Art Metal Works Kaupmannom Frederick in 1945, and legend says that this is why this model is not bears the name «Ronson» - as all other models of that time were invented and patented by Louis Aronson. I know of two kinds of Rama-Spin, one issued to obtain a patent, it is obvious in 1945 or early 1946, and the other after, on the bottom and has a patent number D145218. These models are not only inscribed on the bottom, including the designation of the manufacturer, but also other small construction details. Photos delivered in pairs: the old (before 1946) and new (1946 or later) model.

08.03.2010 Tags: Categories: 1940, Ronson, USA 2 comment (-ev)

L'Aquilon, 1930

Title: L'Aquilon
Type: Semi-automatic lighter gasoline
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: France
Approximate cost: $ 30-50

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Taifun, 1930

Title: Taifun
Type: desktop gasoline lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 30-50

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Thorens Lucky, 1930

Title: Thorens Lucky
Type: gasoline windproof lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: Switzerland
Approximate cost: $ 30-75

20.02.2010 Tags: Categories: 1930, Thorens, Switzerland no comments

Bowers №15, 1961

Manufacturer: Bowers Mfg Co
Title: Bowers №15
Type: desktop gasoline lighter
Material: Copper-zinc alloy
Year: 1961
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 30-60

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Austrian windproof lighter 1920

Type: gasoline windproof lighter
Material: copper, brass
Year: 1920
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 20-80

The lighter of similar design "Typhoon", but without the name of the manufacturer.

14-02-2010 Tags: Categories: 1920, Austria 2 comment (-ev)

Thorens Lucky, 1930

Title: Thorens Lucky
Type: gasoline windproof lighter
Material: copper, brass
Year: 1930
Country: Switzerland
Approximate cost: $ 30-100

14-02-2010 Tags: Categories: 1930, Thorens, Switzerland One comment

Demley Surelite, 1912

Title: Demley Surelite
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Copper
Year: 1912-1920
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 20-50

31.01.2010 Tags: Categories: 1910, Demley, Austria no comments

Warner 128 1940

Manufacturer: Warner Speciality Co.
Title: Warner, model 128
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Aluminum
Year: 1940
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 15-30

This cigarette lighter is released during the Second World War, as indicated by the inscription on the box: «OPA Ceiling $ 3.66". OPA - this Office of Price Administration, a US government organization, created in 1941, whose task was the adjustment of market prices of essential commodities in the war. The inscription on the box indicates the maximum price (ceiling), for which it can be sold in the shop.

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Bowers Kalamazoo Slide Sleeve Lighter, 1930

Title: Bowers Kalamazoo Slide Sleeve Lighter
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 15-40

23.01.2010 Tags: Categories: 1930, Bowers, United States 3 comment (-ev)

Lighters Limited, 1930

Manufacturer: Lighters Limited (?)
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: copper, brass
Year: 1930
Country: Australia (?)
Approximate cost: $ 10-30

21.01.2010 Tags: Categories: 1930, Australia, Untitled 13 comment (-ev)