1929 Art Deco Enamel Elgin Otis 6 Side Automatic Liftarm Petrol Pocket Lighter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4291823 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Color: green multi chrome | Type: automatic liftarm petrol mechanism |
| Brand: otis elgin |
offeredis a very nice art deco enamel 1929 otis elgin automaticliftarm pocket petrol lighter. the chrome plated snap up action mechanismlighter features a floral lacquer enamel design on front.the unusual double gear single bar mechanism was invented anddesigned by herbert strasser of chicago. the snap up snuffer stays inthe up position until pressed down with thumb. the elgin-otis modelis a vintage lighter collector favorite and this is a rare deco 6 side version. the elgin otis compa...ny ofillinois was an important manufacturer of ladies and men's vanityaccessories including vanity compacts - cigarette cases - lighters -and more. elgin otis quality is similar to ronson art metal works ofthe same period. the underside is marked elgin otis craft with pat asshown. the small size lighter measures about 1-1/2" tall x1-3/4" wide and is in very good used sparking condition. the mechanism throws a spark most of the time. the lighter mechanism should work with proper fuel but sold as a collectible. the underside screws has tiny nicks. the lacquer enamel is original with typical use and tiny chip. overall - an important showy late 1920's art decoenamel elgin otis automatic lighter for your collection. ad - patent - book photos not included in saleusa priority delivery confo ship cost. overseas is fpriority airmail except the SHIP COST to italy-china-HK-eastern europe-russia-spain-greece-taiwan- via usps priority mail only-$40. SHIP COST to vietnam-thailand-malaysia-indonesia-philippines-turkey-mideast-south america via express mail only at $125. please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. i combine shipping. **please view all the vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhills-and 20th century deco i offer on ebay. please email questions - thanks.
