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Dunhill Aquarium Lighter

Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Table Lighter
By Dunhill, Ben Shillingford
Located in Northampton, GB
Aquarium Half-Giant Table Lighter. The Aquarium Lighter with a Silver Plated body features a lucite
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Table Lighter
Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Table Lighter
$11,014
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
Rare Vintage Half Giant Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter, Circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare silver plated Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, Vintage mid-20th century very large
Category

Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

ALFRED DUNHILL 1949 Desk Aquarium Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Perspex Lucite & Steel
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Standard Aquarium desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very rare standard size Aquarium desk petrol
Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Royal Hunt Cup Ascot 1955 Winner - Horse Racing Dunhill 'Aquarium' Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional and rare Special Commission Dunhill Sporting Horse Racing Half-Giant 'aquarium
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

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Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dunhill hand painted fish motif
Category

Vintage 1950s English Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Rare Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand painted fish scene
Category

Vintage 1950s English Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lot of 5 Rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighters (made in England) Each of these
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Alfred Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, GB
Here, we have an Aquarium Silver-plated Table Cigarette Lighter by Alfred Dunhill. This "half
Category

Mid-20th Century British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Alfred Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
Alfred Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
H 3.55 in W 4.14 in D 2.17 in
Mid-Century British Dunhill Aquarium Service Size Table Lighter
By Dunhill, Ben Shillingford
Located in London, by appointment only
For your consideration, a Dunhill Aquarium lighter made in the mid 50’s. All Dunhill Aquarium
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Three Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighters
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A very fine collection of three Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighters Each with raisable arms stamped
Category

Vintage 1950s British Tobacco Accessories

Two rare Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighters
By Ben Shillingford
Located in London, GB
Two very bright and well preserved chrome plated Dunhill Aquarium Table lighters, the lucite panels
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Dunhill Aquarium Companion Bangle
By Dunhill
Located in Newark, England
Matching the Dunhill Aquarium Lighter (His & Hers) The bangle formed in lucite features a reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Lucite

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
By Ben Shillingford, Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, by appointment only
A celebrated mid century table lighter By Dunhill.
Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Alfred Dunhill Service Size Aquarium Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, GB
Aquarium lighter by Alfred Dunhill. This charming bright blue aquarium lighter has reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in London, by appointment only
England, circa 1950. ​ A rare mid-20th century early Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter, the chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 20th Century Dunhill Half-Giant Aquarium Table Lighter c.1950
By Dunhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage mid 20th Century Dunhill Half-Giant Aquarium table lighter. Crafted in a curved rectangular
Category

20th Century British Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Luxury 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England Chrome
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter Ben Shillingford (1904-2000) worked for Dunhill in the 1950s and
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Gold-Plated Winston Churchill 950's Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter with gold-plated metal work as used by Winston Churchill They are all
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
By Ben Shillingford
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine mid century Dunhill aquarium table lighter by Ben Shillingford.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Nautical Objects

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Super Rare 1950s Original Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter Handmade in England
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Aquarium table lighter I have another of these listed on my other items, its classed as the giant and is
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Fully Working 1950's Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized Dunhill Aquarium table lighter. This is an exceptionally rare piece, it is a one-off handmade
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England Chrome Red Fish
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter They are all exceptionally rare, each piece is a one-off handmade item
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Chrome

Rare Gold-Plated 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter with gold-plated metal work I have another four of these at this size
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England Chrome Deep Sea
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter. They are all exceptionally rare, each piece is a one-off handmade item
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Dunhill Green Goddess Cunard Line RMS Caronia: Ship Aquarium Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, by appointment only
United States. Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter reverse cut panels of Lucite depicting the RMS Caronia
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Museum Quality 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter in museum condition I have another of these listed on my other items
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare Vintage Half Giant Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter, Circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A rare silver plated Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, Vintage mid-20th century very large "half
Category

Vintage 1950s British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England Chrome Lots Fish
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dunhill Aquarium table lighter I have another five of these at this size and one small on listed on my
Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Alfred Dunhill 1949 Standard Aquarium Lift Arm Petrol Lighter In Perspex Lucite
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Standard Aquarium desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very rare standard size Aquarium desk petrol
Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
One of the most iconic lighters from Dunhill. The aquarium lighter has garnered an extraordinary
Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Rare 'Butterfly' Dunhill 'Aquarium' lighter, c. 1950s
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An extraordinarily rare silver-plated 'Aquarium' table lighter, very likely a unique experimental
Category

Vintage 1950s British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of the hand-painted 'Aquarium' series created by Ben Shillingford for Alfred
Category

Vintage 1950s British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter.
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A silver-plated 'Aquarium' table lighter in 'Half-Giant' size, the perspex body enclosing
Category

Vintage 1950s English Collectibles and Curiosities

Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter.
Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter.
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of the hand-painted 'Aquarium' series created by Ben Shillingford for Alfred
Category

Vintage 1950s British Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' Table Lighter
Alfred Dunhill 'Aquarium' Table Lighter
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Alfred Dunhill 'Flamingo' Aquarium table lighter.
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
A very rare silver-plated 'Aquarium' table lighter in ‘Half-Giant’ size, the perspex body enclosing
Category

Vintage 1950s English Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Unique Mid-20th Century Oak & Lucite Illuminated Aquarium, circa 1950-1960
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Aquarium lighters were hand painted and meticulously carved with nature-inspired motifs, using light to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Dunhill 'Aquarium' table lighter
Located in London, GB
'Aquarium' table lighter, ‘Half-Giant’ (or ‘Bijou’) size by Dunhill. A very rare silver
Category

Vintage 1950s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass

Alfred Dunhill Half-Giant Aquarium Lucite Table Lighter, 20th Century
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Aquarium table cigarette Lighter by Alfred Dunhill. This "half-giant" size lighter features
Category

20th Century British Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Queen Mary 'Aquarium' table lighter by Alfred Dunhill, c. 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
are fortunate to have an extensive collection of the 'Aquarium' series of lighters by Dunhill, all
Category

Vintage 1950s English Tobacco Accessories

A Fine Alfred Dunhill Reversed Carved and Painted Aquarium Lighter 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
These Dunhill's are perhaps the most coveted of collectable lighters. The Aquariums are all
Category

Vintage 1950s British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite

McMurdo Dunhill Aquarium Table Cigar Lighter
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Aquarium table cigarette lighter by McMurdo. McMurdo was a former designer for Dunhill. This
Category

Vintage 1940s British Other More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lucite

Fine Dunhill Reversed Carved and Painted Aquarium Lighter, 1950
Located in New York, NY
These continue to be a favorite amongst the lighter collectors, enthusiast etc. There are no two of
Category

Vintage 1950s English Decorative Objects

Dunhill Half-giant Carved Lucite Aquarium Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Aquarium table lighter by Alfred Dunhill. This "half-giant" size lighter features
Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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Dunhill Aquarium Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dunhill aquarium lighter for your home. Each dunhill aquarium lighter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, lucite and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dunhill aquarium lighter, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A dunhill aquarium lighter, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dunhill aquarium lighter over the years, but those crafted by Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill and Ben Shillingford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dunhill Aquarium Lighter?

The average selling price for a dunhill aquarium lighter at 1stDibs is $12,000, while they’re typically $4,105 on the low end and $21,451 for the highest priced.
Questions About Dunhill Aquarium Lighter
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Dunhill lighter is a cigarette lighter created by the brand Dunhill. The company opened in 1924 and continues to manufacture lighters today. Its most famous design, the boxy Rollagas, has remained unchanged since its introduction in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dunhill lighters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dunhill lighters are made in England. The Dunhill company, known for its decorative designs, produced one of the first butane gas lighters during the 1950s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Dunhill lighters from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Dunhill lighters are so expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the lighters feature durable construction that comes from strict quality controls that increase the cost of labor associated with manufacturing. In addition, Dunhill uses fine materials, such as sterling silver, chrome and brass. The reputation and heritage of the brand also make demand for its products high, contributing to the price. Shop an assortment of Dunhill lighters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.

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