Dunhill sports petrol lighter

Dunhill sports petrol lighter

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Dunhill sports petrol lighter

A wind shield round a long wick enables this type of modern petrol lighter to be used outdoors.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1936-420
type:
lighter - fire-making equipment
credit:
Alfred Dunhill Ltd.

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