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Dunhill Unique Liftarm Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Art Deco Pattern

$847.10
£620
€728.19
CA$1,176.88
A$1,265.90
CHF 676.53
MX$14,921.34
NOK 8,529.50
SEK 7,797.58
DKK 5,440.82

About the Item

Dunhill Unique Liftarm Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Art Deco Pattern PAT number 143752 Weight 50g Inscribed with the "Dunhill" logo on the side of the lift arm. The Dunhill Unique Liftarm lighter is a classic, iconic petrol lighter, famous as the first one-handed lighter introduced in 1927, featuring a pivoting arm that both snuffs the wick and strikes the flint, known for its elegant Art Deco designs and solid engineering, with versions produced from the 1920s to later decades, even reimagined for butane. Key Features History One-Handed Operation: The defining innovation was its lift-arm mechanism, allowing users to open it, spark, and close it with just one hand. Mechanism: Pressing the arm lifts the snuffer, exposing the flint wheel and wick, while a spring snaps it shut after lighting. Design: Available in various materials like silver-plated, sterling silver, lacquer, and with decorative elements like mother-of-pearl, often in Art Deco styles. Origin: While the design was licensed by Dunhill in 1926, the "Unique" lighter debuted in 1927, becoming a benchmark for style and quality. Variations: Includes petrol (lighter fluid) models, some with specific patent numbers (e.g., 390107, 143752), Dunhill is a British luxury brand founded by Alfred Dunhill in 1893, originally focused on automobile accessories before expanding to menswear, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship, the brand today offers a range of high-end men's products, maintaining its heritage while serving the modern man.
  • Creator:
    Dunhill (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.01 in (5.1 cm)Width: 1.54 in (3.9 cm)Depth: 0.48 in (1.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Lighter is in good working condition, with patina and wear throughout in keeping with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF fs all (NSR)1stDibs: LU8232248345842

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