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Are old lighters worth any money?

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Are old lighters worth any money?
Yes, some old lighters may be worth some money. The maker is one of the key determiners of how much a vintage or antique lighter may be worth, as collectors often look for pieces from brands like Zippo, Colibri, Dunhill, Ronson and S.T. Dupont. Other factors that influence the selling price of lighters include age, type, style, materials and condition. For an expert opinion on how much a particular lighter may be worth, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop an assortment of lighters on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Guinco 1923 Large Table Desk Semi Automatic lighter In Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
automatic petrol lighter, created in Cincinnati Ohio by Samuel E. Ghinn, back in 1923. This lighter was
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC
Category

1990s Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

1949 Art Deco Ronson "Spartan" Streamline Table Lighter in Chrome & Black Enamel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
truly automatic lighter. By the late 1940s, Ronson had become a household name, producing table and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

THORENS 1953 Masterpiece Pocket Petrol Lighter In Polished Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
-claw model." One of Thorens' most celebrated products is the button-operated "automatic lighter," a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Steel

DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Gas Pocket Lighter In 18kt Gold Vermeil .800 Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
France for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1952. This semi-automatic lighter is the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Three silver-plated bottle covers, Editions Lancel, Paris, France, circa 1970
By Maison Lancel
Located in Paris, FR
accessories. Lancel holds several patents, including the automatic lighter, the Aviona trunk and the Bambino
Category

Vintage 1970s French Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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