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Rare WWII Vulcano "Démarreur" Kickstarter Machined Aluminum Lighter, Africa
$1,920
$3,20040% Off
£1,451.30
£2,418.8340% Off
€1,664.70
€2,774.5040% Off
CA$2,676.56
CA$4,460.9340% Off
A$2,913.65
A$4,856.0940% Off
CHF 1,546.57
CHF 2,577.6140% Off
MX$35,057.51
MX$58,429.1940% Off
NOK 19,597.12
NOK 32,661.8740% Off
SEK 17,956.50
SEK 29,927.5040% Off
DKK 12,431.87
DKK 20,719.7840% Off
About the Item
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
- 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)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Minor losses. Excellent.
- Seller Location:Van Nuys, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 20N01594a.JM.4MS1stDibs: LU947446516372
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