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The Classic Lighter Brass& Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter

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Title: "The Classic Lighter" Brass& Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter

Description: Solid Brass tabletop "The Classic Lighter" made in England by Shreve & Co with brown leather-wrapped body. This vintage 1950s lighter features a jumbo-size throwback to the pocket light popular in the 1920s and 30s. Stamped- "The Classic Lighter" "Made in England" "Shreve & Co" Dimensions:Height: 4.5" X Width: 3.75" X Depth: 1.125" England, 1950

Dimensions: Creator:
Shreve & Co. (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Leather
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
ExcellentExcellent Vintage Condition, working lighter.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20N01356.LN.4ms1stDibs: LU947441165412

Reserve: $579.00

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The Classic Lighter Brass& Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter

Lot 0140

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