One of the first models of IMCO, 1920
Title: IMCO
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: copper
Year of release: 1920
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 40-100
This is one of the earliest models of lighters IMCO, patented in 1912, and are available from about 1920 - very rare model in full completeness! She cap has not been fitted with lifting bracket, so it could only operate with two hands. In this instance preserved even more rare original leather case.
27.03.2010 
Tags: windproof , sliding 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 of release: 1950
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 20-70
Scripto lighter was one of the first plastic lighters, and it allows you to visually assess the amount of remaining fuel in it. Its mechanism is equipped with a system to wick fuel swap, for this is a special button on the side of the lighter, while the wick itself was not 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 - an absolute champion among the tightness of petrol lighters: even today you can find items that have been preserved for 50-60 years old gasoline in the fuel chamber.
14.03.2010 Tags: windproof , plastic Categories: 1950 , Scripto , USA 22 comments (-ev)
Matawan, 1940
Manufacturer: Matawan Lighter Co.
Title: Matawan
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: aluminum, brass
Year of release: 1940
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 20-50
14.03.2010 Tags: windproof , fliptopy Categories: 1940 , Matawan , United States No comments yet
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: windproof , sliding Categories: 1930 , Proctor , United States No comments yet
Ronson Ramaspin, 1945-1946
Manufacturer: Art Metal Works
Title: Rama-Spin
Type: gasoline lighter
Material: copper, brass
Year of release: 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 Frederick Kaupmannom 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 released until a patent is obvious in 1945 or early 1946, and the other after, and is on the bottom of the 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 supplied in pairs: the old (before 1946) and new (1946 and later) model.
08.03.2010 Tags: windproof , liftarmy Categories: 1940 , Ronson , USA 2 comments (-ev)
L'Aquilon, 1930
Title: L'Aquilon
Type: semi-automatic petrol lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: France
Approximate cost: $ 30-50
20.02.2010 Метки: ветрозащитные , полуавтоматические Рубрики: 1930 , L'Aquilon , Франция No comments yet
Taifun, 1930
Title: Taifun
Type: Desktop gasoline lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: Austria
Approximate cost: $ 30-50
20.02.2010 Метки: ветрозащитные , настольные , полуавтоматические Рубрики: 1930 , Taifun , Австрия One comment
Thorens Lucky, 1930
Title: Thorens Lucky
Type: gasoline windproof lighter
Material: Brass
Year: 1930
Country: Switzerland
Approximate cost: $ 30-75
20.02.2010 Tags: windproof , liftarmy Categories: 1930 , Thorens , Switzerland No comments yet
Bowers №15, 1961
Manufacturer: Bowers Mfg Co
Title: Bowers №15
Type: Desktop gasoline lighter
Material: copper-zinc alloy
Year of release: 1961
Country: United States
Approximate cost: $ 30-60
14-02-2010 Метки: ветрозащитные , настольные , флиптопы Рубрики: 1960 , Bowers , США No comments yet
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: windproof , with removable lid Categories: 1920 , Austria 2 comments (-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: windproof , fliptopy 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: windproof , sliding Categories: 1910 , Demley , Austria No comments yet
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 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 founded in 1941 whose mission was the regulation of market prices of essential commodities in war. The inscription on the box indicates the maximum price (ceiling), for which it could be sold in the store.
24.01.2010 Метки: алюминиевые , ветрозащитные , лифтармы Рубрики: 1940 , Warner , США 4 comment (-ev)
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: windproof , sliding 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: windproof , with the fuel tank , remove the cover from the Categories: 1930 , Australia , Untitled 13 comment (-ev)
