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Title: Rare WWII Vulcano "Démarreur" Kickstarter Machined Aluminum Lighter, Africa

Description: The Vulcano Aluminum "Démarreur" Lighter Made in Eritrea, Africa is a rare collectible from Wartime WWII production. It is crafted from machined aluminum with tortoiseshell cataline cutouts. Produced during Italian colonial rule in Eritrea, it combines Italian craftsmanship with the region's wartime significance. The "Démarreur" (also known as the Kickstarter lighter) name indicates its function as a practical ignition device. With its elegant design and durable construction, this lighter is both a functional item and a piece of history. Stamped: "Vulcano" Measurements: 3" Tall X 1.5" Wide X .5" Deep Eritrea, 1960

Additional Info: Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
ExcellentMinor losses. Excellent.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20N01594a.JM.4MS1stDibs: LU947446516372

Reserve: $293.00

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Rare WWII Vulcano "Démarreur" Kickstarter Machined Aluminum Lighter, Africa

Name: Rare WWII Vulcano \"Démarreur\" Kickstarter Machined Aluminum Lighter, Africa
SKU: 224690136
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock