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Dunhill Half Giant Aquarium Table Lighter

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$12,139.11
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£8,900
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€10,342.59
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CA$16,727.08
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A$18,248.80
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CHF 9,662.63
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MX$218,672.65
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NOK 123,058.98
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DKK 77,226.57

About the Item

Aquarium Lucite Panels From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this Dunhill Half-Giant Aquarium Table Lighter. The Aquarium Lighter with a Silver Plated body features a lucite body decorated with an aquarium scene, the two larger sides feather fish with the smaller sides having vegetation and rockery. The Lighter is embossed to the front of the lifting arm Dunhill and to the base of the lighter Dunhill. The Lighter dates to the middle of the 20th century and the Mid-Century Modern period circa 1950. Dunhill Lighters specifically the classic petrol lift arm table lighter was introduced by Dunhill in 1928 running until the introduction of gas in the 1960’s. In the 1950s, Ben Shillingford worked for Dunhill, perfecting the art of carving and painting lucite panels to resemble miniature aquariums. We see today’s finished products here, with some beautifully unique designs making them highly collected.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Dunhill (Maker),Dunhill (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Northampton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501635AEXE1stDibs: LU8027246577382

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