Lighter, silvered brass with ring on side

PART OF:: Bryant and May collection of fire-making appliances.

Made:: Bow

[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 ins) of identical type; both of

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[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 ins) of identical type; both of
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[One of] Two Lighters (length 2 ins) of identical type; both of brass silvered; a ring on side when turned, ignites an amorce (one of many on a long strip of paper coiled inside) from which match-cord tinder, contained in tube affixed to side, is lighted; stamped on side, "Erie Cigar Lighter, Patented Nov. 7, '65" etc. United States.

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Category:: Firemaking

Object Number:: 1937-682/1375

type:: lighter - fire-making equipment

credit:: Wilkinson Sword Ltd.

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