A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) of brass; round and flat-sided

A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) of brass; round and flat-sided

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A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) of brass; round and flat-sided
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A Lighter (length 2 1/4 ins) of brass; round and flat-sided, the two sides hinged together; long projecting nozzle on edge, with loose brass cap; a handle on nozzle, when turned, ignites an amorce (one of many in a long strip of prepared cotton tape coiled inside); sides engine-turned and both stamped "Benda's Patent". ? England.

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Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1380
type:
lighter - fire-making equipment
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.