Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Petrol Lighter Horton & Allday Birmingham 1909
Item History & Price
This listing is for a very rare and superbly made antique silver petrol lighter.
It is fully hallmarked on the base for Horton & Allday, Birmingham and date letter of 1909. The lid is also hallmarked with the lion passant and the date letter 'K'.
It's a very early date for this kind of lighter, 111 years old.
This firm did make a lot of these types of items but i have seen mainly vesta cases and cigarette cases etc so this is quite a rare luxury item and highly sought afte...r and collectable.
It still works as well! The sprung loaded lid/arm is triggered with the push button which releases it and that mechanically works the flint wheel. I've loaded it with a flint (It's a bit tricky) and fuelled it with zippo fuel. It doesn't light every time and i think it probably needs actual petrol but it works as it should and would make a superb addition to any serious collection.
It measures:56mm32mm12mm
Weight - 81.75g
Couple of small dings to the body but overall condition is excellent and to find it still functional is incredible.
I'm listing it here with £1.00 and no reserve. It is here to sell.
Please study all the images carefully as they form an important part of the description.
The item will be sent after any fuel has been used up.
Please bid with absolute confidence. 100% money back guarantee on this item if you are not totally happy with your purchase.
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Combined postage always offered.
It is fully hallmarked on the base for Horton & Allday, Birmingham and date letter of 1909. The lid is also hallmarked with the lion passant and the date letter 'K'.
It's a very early date for this kind of lighter, 111 years old.
This firm did make a lot of these types of items but i have seen mainly vesta cases and cigarette cases etc so this is quite a rare luxury item and highly sought afte...r and collectable.
It still works as well! The sprung loaded lid/arm is triggered with the push button which releases it and that mechanically works the flint wheel. I've loaded it with a flint (It's a bit tricky) and fuelled it with zippo fuel. It doesn't light every time and i think it probably needs actual petrol but it works as it should and would make a superb addition to any serious collection.
It measures:56mm32mm12mm
Weight - 81.75g
Couple of small dings to the body but overall condition is excellent and to find it still functional is incredible.
I'm listing it here with £1.00 and no reserve. It is here to sell.
Please study all the images carefully as they form an important part of the description.
The item will be sent after any fuel has been used up.
Please bid with absolute confidence. 100% money back guarantee on this item if you are not totally happy with your purchase.
Trusted seller with over 20 years experience selling on Ebay and an impeccable Feedback!!!
Combined postage always offered.
