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Vintage Engraved Lighter

Gucci Vintage Engraved Silver Metal Table Lighter Home Decor
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage GUCCI table lighter. Cube-shaped. Silver metal with engraved motif. GG logo on the front
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1970s Italian Vintage Engraved Lighter

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Table Lighter #203A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Georg Jensen sterling silver table lighter in pattern 203A with small engraving on the
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20th Century Danish Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

BRUDER EISERT Austria 1950 Superior Semi Automatic Squeeze Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
Superior petrol lighter made by the Brüder Eisert Company. This is an original modernist pocket
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1950s Austrian Industrial Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Steel, Chrome

DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont roller petrol lighter made in France. This is a very rare pocket petrol lighter created
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
$2,098 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 2.28 in W 1.1 in D 0.51 in
DESARMEAUX DO. 1932 France Semi-Automatic Screw Button Petrol Pocket Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A Desarmeaux DO petrol lighter made in France. This is a beautiful and rare antique pocket petrol
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Vintage DESARMEAUX DO. 1932 France Semi-Automatic Screw Button Petrol Pocket Lighter
DESARMEAUX DO. 1932 France Semi-Automatic Screw Button Petrol Pocket Lighter
$1,398 Sale Price
30% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.65 in D 0.6 in
MYLFLAM ENGLAND Dublin 1949 Compendium Lighter Case In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A compendium lighter cigarette case made in England. This is a very rare compendium cigarettes and
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage MYLFLAM ENGLAND Dublin 1949 Compendium Lighter Case In .925 Sterling Silver
MYLFLAM ENGLAND Dublin 1949 Compendium Lighter Case In .925 Sterling Silver
$2,089 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.25 in W 3.45 in D 0.39 in
TIK-TAK Dubsky 1930 Austria Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
Tik-Tak petrol lighter made by the Arthur Dubsky Company. This is a beautiful and rare pocket
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Steel, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage TIK-TAK Dubsky 1930 Austria Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter In Chromed
TIK-TAK Dubsky 1930 Austria Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter In Chromed
$549 Sale Price
30% Off
H 2.48 in W 1.89 in D 0.44 in
BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Petrol pocket lighter designed by Robert Ernest Beney. This is an unusual petrol pocket lighter
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
$418 Sale Price
30% Off
H 2.09 in W 1.58 in D 0.39 in
RONSON 1930 Junior Sport Second Thumb Model Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Junior sport petrol lighter designed by Ronson. This an extremely rare antique pocket petrol
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage RONSON 1930 Junior Sport Second Thumb Model Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling
RONSON 1930 Junior Sport Second Thumb Model Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
H 2.72 in W 1.45 in D 0.4 in
CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Vintage CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d
Argent
CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d
Argent
$978 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 2.76 in W 0.98 in D 0.39 in
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1936 Art Deco Savory Petrol Pocket Lighter In .925 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
The Savory lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. This is a rare petrol pocket lighter, created in
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Unique Table Lighter in Box 1990s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
– Material: Gold Plated – Accessories: Original Box – Year: 1990s – Condition: Good (The lighter is engraved
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1990s Swiss Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950 s vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. The lighter has a flame adjustment dial Under the lighter is engraved the Ronson brand, as well as a
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1940s English Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950
s vintage
Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950
s vintage
$326 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
20thC French Chrome Plated Novelty Skiier Lighter By Arthus Bertrand c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century French chrome plated novelty lighter, featuring an engraved skiier in motion on one
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20th Century French Other Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Dunhill 1914 $2.5 Gold Indian Quarter Eagle Coin 14K Yellow Gold Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Houston, TX
grams 14K yellow gold 21.6K gold vintage DUNHILL Lighter, engraved with "14K". In excellent
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personalized Lot of 2 Lighters Engraved "DiMaggio"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two lighters on in gold metal the other in silver each engraved "From Marilyn Monroe Dimaggio
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1950s Japanese Vintage Engraved Lighter

ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1960 Short Automatique Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
An automatic rollalite lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. This is a very scarce petrol pocket
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1970 Paris Guilloché Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Dupont Hermès Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
By S.T. Dupont
Located in London, GB
Rare 1960's Dupont Hermès special edition silver plated Ligne 1 gas lighter with engraved ‘wave
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1960s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Dupont 
Hermès
 Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
Dupont 
Hermès
 Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
H 2.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.5 in
Dupont Hermes Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
By S.T. Dupont
Located in London, GB
Rare 1960s Dupont gold plated Hermes special edition Ligne 1 gas lighter with crosshatched engraved
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1960s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Dupont 
Hermes
 Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
Dupont 
Hermes
 Pocket Lighter, circa 1960
H 1.88 in W 1.38 in D 0.5 in
BUCCELLATI Milano 1970 Strawberry Shaped Desk lighter In Solid .925 Sterling
By Mario Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter designed by Buccellati This is a gorgeous vintage desk lighter created in Milano
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1970s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
By S.T. Dupont
Located in London, GB
engraves his initials under the striker wheel. The Ligne 2 lighter was introduced in 1960s. Development of
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1980s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Silver Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 Regular Lighter 1990s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in DELFT, NL
engravement. The lighter has perfect edges and almost no wear to its surface from all those years in storage
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1990s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Figural Beer Barrel Figural w/ Semi Automatic Table Lighter by Baier / Gesch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
in Hanau, a city close to Frankfurt. Engraved, "Hanau" on the side. Lighter measures approximately 2
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1950s American Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Co. 1960 Modernist Zippo Petrol Fluid Pocket Lighter 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket lighter designed by Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous luxury pocket lighter, created in New York city
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold

Vintage Authentic Gold plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter in Fire Lacquer 1990s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Authentic Gold plated Ligne 2 ST Dupont Lighter in Fire Red Lacquer 1990s The iconic S.T
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1990s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Sterling Silver and Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver & Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene, Very bright colorful enamel
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Very Rare Cartier Crocodile Skin Pattern Engraved Lighter in Rare Condition
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier Lighter Crocodile Skin Pattern Engraved In rare condition This Cartier lighter comes
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Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Engraved Lighter

Mid-Century 800 Silver Hand Engraved Zippo Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 800 Silver Zippo Edwardian engraved lighter case made with 19 Grams from Italy. Circa
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Vintage Cigarette Lighter
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef Arpels Title: This rare vintage Van Cleef Arpels cigarette lighter
Category

20th Century Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Les Must lighter Gold Plated Engraved Complete In Box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
has minor wear and small scratches from use. The lighter has the name "Astrid" lightly engraved on the
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1970s Swiss Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Gucci Table Lighter, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
around the bottom quarter of the lighter. "GUCCI Made in Italy" engraved on the base. Functional lighter
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1980s Italian Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal

Japanese Etched Silver Lighter with Fine Lady
Located in Chicago, IL
This engraved silver lighter exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Dated to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver-Plated Hermès H-Cube Lighter, France, c. 1960s
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
accessory displays the iconic French brand's signature "H" on all sides. Lighter is engraved on the side.   
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th Century Vintage Dunhill Lighter Ruler England Circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
iconic items by Dunhill Marked on the base & lighter arm. Engraved Measurements both in inches
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th Century Vintage Dunhill Lighter and Ruler, Circa 1950
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
iconic items by Dunhill, which is Marked on the base and lighter arm. Engraved Measurements both in
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Smoking Set Ashtray Lighter by Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Each piece is marked: Pierre Cardin with handwritten engraved signature and lighter has also Cardin
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Gold-Plated Diamond Head Pocket Gas Lighter By S. T. Dupont, Paris
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
thickness stamp "20µ" (microns thickness) and with the ST Dupont makers mark. The lighter is engraved
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Dunhill 1914 $2.5 Gold Indian Quarter Eagle Coin 14K Yellow Gold Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow gold & 21.6K gold vintage DUNHILL Lighter, engraved with "14K". In excellent condition
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sudre 1930s Art Deco Miniature Bar with Bartender Cigarette Case Box
By Cado, Raymond Sudre
Located in Atlanta, GA
champagne bottle is in fact a gas lighter. Engraved 'Sudre' signature at the back of bartender. Marked 'Cado
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Giant Rare Yard Rule Table Lighter by Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare ‘Yard Rule’ table lighter, the body engraved as a rule up to 36 inches (90 cms
Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Giant Rare 
Yard Rule
 Table Lighter by Dunhill
H 1.58 in W 37.01 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Modern Three-Piece Coffee Table Smoking Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
lighter body engraved with "M". Lighter has been lacquered and still shines. Signed by Wah Ming Chang
Category

1950s American Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Bronze

Grenade-Shaped Sterling Silver Table Cigar Lighter, Birmingham, 1932
Located in London, GB
Interesting grenade-shaped sterling silver table cigar lighter, Birmingham, 1932. Engraved: 'On
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1930s English Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Silver

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Rare Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Gold Plated Must de Cartier Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box. Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base Serviced in Working Order, Made in Paris, France ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier Toso, Italy 1930s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1930s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses glo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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15th Century and Earlier African Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Bone

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
$3,603 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in
Large Side Table, Kidney Shaped, Black-White Stripes, 3 Elegant Legs, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one large kidney shaped side table. Very decorative in black-white colored stripes. These tables are a high-quality new production after original models of the 1...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass

Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Stoneware

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Blown Murano Glass Tortoiseshell Pitcher
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful tortoiseshell blown glass Gucci pitcher designed by Tom Ford. From the late 1990s, this vintage Gucci pitcher is the perfect addition to any serving collection...
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1990s Italian Vintage Engraved Lighter

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
By Maple Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Mahogany

Early 90 s Production Getsuen Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early 90
s Production Getsuen 
Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
Early 90
s Production Getsuen 
Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
$14,950 Sale Price
35% Off
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal

Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a 12 inch Luger pistol. An incredibly rare piece, perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia firearm enthusiast, or history buff...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Metal

Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
$625
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Train Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle i...
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1940s French Vintage Engraved Lighter

Italian Modern Mirrored Stereo Headboard Suede King Bed Nightstands by Verardo
By Verardo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not merely a bed—it’s a cinematic icon of 1970s Italian modernism. Crafted by Verardo, this king-size set marries sculptural form with futuristic flair: its voluptuous headbo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Suede, Mirror

IBELO MONOPOL Germany 1960 Modernist Table Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist table desk lighter designed by Ibelo Monopol. This is an unusual and beautiful table-desk lighter, created by the Ibelo Monopol company in West-Germany during the post-war...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

IBELO MONOPOL Germany 1960 Modernist Table Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
IBELO MONOPOL Germany 1960 Modernist Table Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
$908 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.72 in
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Lotus Pagoda shade and its complementary original bronze base. The elegant form of the lotus-ins...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
$298,500
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Figural Gentleman Table Lamp, New York, 1930
Located in Budapest, HU
This charming Art Deco table lamp, marked “New York 1930” and numbered “037,” captures the whimsical elegance and creativity of the era. Crafted in a stylized figural form, it portra...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Engraved Lighter

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Engraved Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage engraved lighter available at 1stDibs. A vintage engraved lighter — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage engraved lighter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage engraved lighter bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage engraved lighter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franco Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni and Dunhill are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Engraved Lighter?

Prices for a vintage engraved lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $302,274, while the average can fetch as much as $3,299.
Questions About Vintage Engraved Lighter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.

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