One of Two Lighters (length 2 1/2 ins) of identical make; both of iron

PART OF:
Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.
Made:
Bow and Bow and
[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 1/2 ins) of identical make;

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[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 1/2 ins) of identical make;
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[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 1/2 ins) of identical make; both of iron, nickelled; rectangular, with rounded corners and hinged lid, latter held closed by a snap-catch; pressure on snap-catch causes lid to fly open and ignites an amorce (one of many arranged round edge of a paper disc), which lights a wick; stamped inside "Magic Patent Pocket Lamp, Koopman's Patents, Oct. 29, '89, and Dec. 9, '90"; with it are a paper of instructions and two boxes of "Igniting Discs" for refilling. United States.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1382
type:
lighter - fire-making equipment
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.