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What are vintage lighters called?
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Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter
German, Late 19th Century, Unmarked, .800 Silver
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter
Tiffany & Co. Cigar Table lighter.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unusual pair of French gilded bronze Baroque Revival cigar lighters, each having four ornate candle holders and a gas jet.
Category
Antique 1860s French Baroque Revival Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Novelty 'Magic Mushroom' Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in London, London
The cigar lighter measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 2.8 troy ounces.
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare French Patinated Bronze Figural Cigar Lighter w Orientalist Bust, 1900
Located in New York, NY
A rare French patinated bronze figural cigar lighter with an Orientalist motif, dating to circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Figural Horse-Head Kerosene Smoking Stand & Cigar Lighter
Located in Dekalb, IL
Figural kerosene cigar lighter and smoking stand with horse-head finials.
Category
Antique 1880s Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
