What is a cigarette lighter used for?

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.

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TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER. A free standing gold cigarette lighter.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

assay marks for gold and signed Tiffany Schlumberger. Model 1939.

French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER. A free standing gold cigarette lighter.

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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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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.