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Antique Cigarette Lighters

Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter In the Form of a smoking Gentleman. Hat Hinges
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif A Collaboration between
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

Antique 1917 General Joffre WWI French Trench Art Cigarette Lighter
Located in Stamford, CT
Very unique Trench art, WW1 era brass petrol lighter, on one side is the portrait of Marshal
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930
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Early 20th Century Austrian Medieval Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Spelter

Rare Find, Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter, working
Located in New York, NY
1950s Thorens Cigarette Case & Lighter Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter WORKING
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

Yellow Gold Decorated Vintage WWII Komai Damascene Dragon Case & Lighter
Located in New York, NY
WWII Japanese Matching Komai Damascene Dragon STYLISH Cigarette Case & Cigarette Lighter Yellow
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Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Yellow Gold

Pair of Antique Art Deco Knights of Columbus Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
producing a diverse selection of beautifully designed metal bookends, cigarette lighters, hood ornaments
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
selection of beautifully designed metal bookends, cigarette lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps, and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Table Lighter 1901 Regimental, Cigars, Cigarettes
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique Edwardian solid Silver Table Lighter on a black stone plinth. This ball
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case & Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter Set, Circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Dunhill Cigarette Case & Dunhill Gold Lighter Set, Vintage Circa 1970 The Cigarette case is made
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Gold Plate

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris
By J. Forest
Located in Dallas, TX
, including terrestrial globes on geared turntable stands, and cigarette lighters incorporating globes. In the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass, Iron

Antique Art Deco Figural Marching Band Drum & Drumsticks Cigarette Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Japanese Golden KOMAI SOUVENIR of HONG KONG Cigarette Case+Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
CASE+LIGHTER set in mint condition. Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period
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Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

Vintage Stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case Lighter
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon gold and enamel cigarette case lighter in great working
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Early 19th Century North American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Gold, Enamel

Otis Elgin Craft 1928 Art Deco Desk Cigarette Box And Lighter In Lacquered Steel
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Machine Age desk box. This combine a double cigarette smokers box with a removable lighter
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Steel, Chrome

Silver Cannon Lighter By Gibson & Langman
By Gibson & Langman
Located in New Orleans, LA
carriage table lighter showcases four fully functional wheels, allowing it to be effortlessly rolled to
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver

1930s Arrow "Naughty Hula Girl" Swirled Bakelite Table Striker Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage table lighter by the company ARROW is an exceedingly rare find: a tastefully nude Hula
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1910s Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Chrome

Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cigarette holder 9.4cm/3.7' Width of cigarette holder 8.4cm/3.31' Diameter of lighter 5.6cm/2.2' Weight
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1880s British Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Glass

Original Signed Louis Icart Etching Titled "Idleness" or Laziness" Bear Rug 1925
By Louis Icart
Located in St. Louis, MO
diaphanous gown reclining on a bear skin rug with a lit cigarette and incense burner. Pencil signed by Icart
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

Materials

Wood, Paper

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English or Continental Gothic Revival Rubbing of Knight and Lady
Located in Lomita, CA
A Gothic Revival style engraved brass rubbing, English or Continental, from the 19th Century. This is a beautiful piece with two figures who are dressed in elaborate clothing reserve...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silk

German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
By Bauhaus
Located in Miami, FL
Barman mechanical cigarette dispenser box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mecha...
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1930s German Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass, Steel

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and fea...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Murano Glass

Italian Medieval / Renaissance Style Suit of Armor
Located in New York, NY
Italian Medieval / Renaissance-style (19th Century) small metal suit of armor with two Roman figures on the breast plate and an antique rolling stand.
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19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cigar or desktop catchall box from Austria in the 1900s, made of patinated brass and wood, sounds like a unique and valuable antique. The fact that this particular box is an antiq...
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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Vintage Belgian J. Cortes cigar counter display cabinet, smoking cabinet
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful Belgian vintage counter display for cigars / smoking articles, compartments for different sizes of cigars. Neat condition with plexiglass cover. Belgian brand J. Cortes si...
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1980s Belgian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Plexiglass, Wood

Restored Antique Victorian 1870 Coalbrookdale Nasturtium Pattern Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Nasturtium pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1870. The pierced back and sides with a naturalist...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Sterling Silver

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A pair of unique, heavily patinated, hand-crafted historical memorabilia from World War 1, France, between 1914 and 1918. Trench art ("Art des tranchées", in French), was common dur...
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1910s French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chamfron, Shaffron, Horse Armor Mask
Located in Carimate, Como
Authentic horse armour face mask or chanfron, dated circa late 18th-early mid-19th century from Northern Italy in wrought iron. During the late Middle Ages as armour protection for k...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Wrought Iron

Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Japanese knight helmet lighter. Made in the 1980s. Visor has turned a gorgeous bronze color after years of use. Pushing down the visor triggers the lighter. In working conditi...
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1980s Japanese Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Suit of Armor Medieval Knight Sculpture Lighter 1930s
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare and beautiful lighter sculpted as a medieval knight in armor. Whimsical and classical, this piece is sculptural besides utilitarian. A great addition to your decor, bar or ...
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1930s American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

19th Century German Extremely Detailed Sterling Silver and Gold Gilt Knight
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century German extremely detailed sterling silver and gold gilt knight figure. Knight in full suit of armour, carved face beneath a hinged visor made of white bone. The knight i...
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19th Century German Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
By Walter Baier Company, Walter Baier Company
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company. Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by Baier in the shape of a jeep with a trailer . These wonderful and nov...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Aluminum, Enamel

VERY FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN LADiES POWDER COMPACT & LIPSTICK CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 ladies Shargeen & Silver powder compact with lipstick holder ...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Sterling Silver

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Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual pair of English Edwardian novelty silver plated lighters in the shape of milk churns
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver Plate

La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
fume-cigarette. Fume-cigarette and lighter dissimulating in case opening with secret pushbutton
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Gold

Antique La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
H 7.64 in W 5.08 in D 0.79 in
Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
referring to its purpose - cigarettes and smoking equipment: lighter, branded cigar with band, short and
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1910s European Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Wood, Olive

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910
Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910
H 3.35 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in
Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
from 1922-1960 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. They produced very high end lighters, cigarette
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cigarette Lighters

Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Paris carved Emerald and Diamond Black laquer powder box & cigarette lighter. Circa 1925
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Walking Stick Petrol Cigarette Lighter Old and Very Rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage walking stick petrol cigarette lighter. Old and very rare, the top of the walking stick
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

1925 Art Deco Dunhill Lighter in 18K Yellow Gold for Warren Wright
By Dunhill
Located in Lexington, KY
A vintage 1925 Art Deco era lift arm cigarette lighter made by the renowned Dunhill, this model
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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18k Gold

Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period
By Komai
Located in Newark, England
Japanese damascene Komai style cigarette case and hillman lighter set. The set complete with its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Globe on Carved Walnut Base Signed J. Forrest, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
turntable stands, and cigarette lighters incorporating globes. In the 20th century Forest produced light up
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

Locomotive Sugar Mill Tram 1910 Art Deco Desk Cigarette Box with Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Sugar cane locomotive cigarette case box with lighter. Very decorative presentation cigarette
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Steel

19th Century Small French Antique Terrestrial Globe Editet by J. Forest a Paris
Located in Milan, IT
incorporating cigarette lighters. In the 20th century Forest produced light up globes, with modernist aluminum
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Late 19th Century Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Paper

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Forest Paris
By J. Forest
Located in Dallas, TX
cigarette lighters incorporating globes. In the 20th century Forest produced light up globes, including
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Mushroom' Table Lighter
By Joseph Braham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cigarette/cigar table
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Figural' Table Lighter
By Philip Hanson Abbot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cigarette/cigar table
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Early 20th Century English Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Figural' Table Lighter
Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Figural' Table Lighter
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H 2.7 in W 3.3 in D 3.1 in
Bronze Devil Oil Cigar Lighter and Match Holder
Located in Petaluma, CA
it. The two barrels on the sides are for cigars/cigarettes and matches.
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19th Century German Other Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Bronze

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh
Located in Milano, IT
of a gold and blue round tray, four coasters or ashtrays, with its object to carry them, a lighter, a
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Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Brass

Strauss Allard et Meyer Paris 1926 Lacquered Art Deco Case .925 Sterling Silver
By Strauss Allard et Meyer
Located in Miami, FL
very high end cigarette-case. Weight: 111.95 Grams, (71.76 Dwt). Measurements: 87.63 mm by 63.5 mm by
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ripley And Gowan 1920 Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Box In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
cigarettes. Weight: 76.30 Grams, (48.91 Dwt). Measurements: 78 mm by 55 mm by 16 mm (3.07 x 2.16 x 0.63
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Demley French Bulldog Dog Lighter on Base
By Demley
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique cold bronze painted, metal dog figural, cigarette lighter on original base. Made by Demley
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Demley French Bulldog Dog Lighter on Base
Demley French Bulldog Dog Lighter on Base
H 2.96 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Metal Clad Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
selection of beautifully designed metal bookends, cigarette lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps, and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal, Enamel

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
surface at the bottom to ignite (see image). The advent of matchbooks and the popularity of the cigarette
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1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver

1950s, Circa Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter Case
Located in New York, NY
Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter case. Black enamel with colorful inlay. The enamel is
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Mid-19th Century American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

Presidential Match Safe William McKinley, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
and the popularity of the cigarette lighter in the 1920s brought about the demise of the match safe
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

Materials

Brass

Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Vintage Men's Silver Gold Tone Cigarette Cigar Lighter in Box Metal
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Cigarette Lighters

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
matchbooks and the popularity of the cigarette lighter in the 1920's brought about the demise of the match
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver

Match Safe "The Bar-Keeper's Friend", Dated 1906
By The Whitehead & Hoag Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
and the popularity of the cigarette lighter in the 1920s brought about the demise of the match safe
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905
By Unger Brothers
Located in Incline Village, NV
matchbooks and the popularity of the cigarette lighter in the 1920s brought about the demise of the match
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Table Lighter by Albert Edward Jones, Arts & Crafts Style
By Albert Edward Jones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cigarette/cigar table
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Silver

Art Deco Smoking Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco light-up smokers stand complete with functioning push button lighter, ashtrays and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Chrome

Art Deco Smoking Stand
Art Deco Smoking Stand
H 30 in W 11 in D 11 in
by Appointment To H.R.H - Mother of Pearl Vintage Ronson Smoking Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a Ronson Varaflame set that consists of a lighter and matching cigarette case. By
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Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

Art Metal Works Egyptian Nude Table Lamp
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aronson shortened the name to Ronson, and went on to create one of the most successful cigarette lighter
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Metal

Good circa 1885 French Terrestrial Table Globe; “Globe Terrestre” J Forest Paris
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
turntable stands, and cigarette lighters incorporating globes. In the 20th century Forest produced light up
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Cigarette Lighters

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium Box by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
storage for cigars on one side and cigarettes on the other. The center lighter can be removed to add
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Early 20th Century English Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat
Located in GB
blued finish. It comprises of the main vessel which contains a brass dish for ash with cigarette rests
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1920s Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Steel

Dunhill "Longitude" Silver Plate Lighter
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A limited addition table Longitude Cigarette Lighter by Alfred Dunhill, it's a silver plated "
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Cigarette Lighters

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Antique Cigarette Lighters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique cigarette lighters available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and silver, all antique cigarette lighters available were constructed with great care. Antique cigarette lighters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cigarette lighters bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique cigarette lighters are appealing in their simplicity, but Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. produced popular antique cigarette lighters that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Cigarette Lighters?

Prices for antique cigarette lighters start at $140 and top out at $3,413 with the average selling for $758.
Questions About Antique Cigarette Lighters
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.