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Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch
Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderfully dimensional design requires double fur clip fittings for solid stable wear (doesnt allow pin to flip over on lighter fabrics). Marked 18K, "Cartier" on clip fittings. 2...

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1970s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Vintage Deco Style Brass World Globe Table Lighter with Flip Top Lid on Base
Vintage Deco Style Brass World Globe Table Lighter with Flip Top Lid on Base

Vintage Deco Style Brass World Globe Table Lighter with Flip Top Lid on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass decorative object with world globe design, good vintage condition with patina to surfaces. Measures: 3.5 high x 2.5 diameter.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flip Lighter

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter
Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

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H 1.938 in W 1.313 in D 0.5 in

Rare 14-Karat Littal Lite Flip Pocket Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare flip top pocket lighter by Littal Lite with a 14-karat gold lighter case comes with a Zippo insert and an Art Deco designed gold case.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold

Rare Leather Bound Art Deco Windproof Flip Pocket Lighter by Champ Austria
Rare Leather Bound Art Deco Windproof Flip Pocket Lighter by Champ Austria

Rare Leather Bound Art Deco Windproof Flip Pocket Lighter by Champ Austria

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare leather-wrapped flip-top pocket lighter by Champ Austria, featuring a case with Art Deco styling and a Zippo-style insert and wick lighter.

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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Brass Globe Table Cigar Lighter by Rolstar
Midcentury Brass Globe Table Cigar Lighter by Rolstar

Midcentury Brass Globe Table Cigar Lighter by Rolstar

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original midcentury brass desk table top flip globe lighter by Rolstar.

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1960s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Brass

Vintage 18-Karat Gold-Plated 'Pocket' Lighter by Cartier
Vintage 18-Karat Gold-Plated 'Pocket' Lighter by Cartier

Vintage 18-Karat Gold-Plated 'Pocket' Lighter by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The flint wheel pivots when opened and closed as its designed to be offset and exposed from the lighters outermost rim then glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid.

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The flint wheel pivots when opened and closed as its designed to be offset and exposed from the lighters outermost rim then glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid.

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The flint wheel pivots when opened and closed as its designed to be offset and exposed from the lighters outermost rim then glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid.

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The flint wheel pivots when opened and closed as its designed to be offset and exposed from the lighters outermost rim then glides inward to be covered by the lighters flip-top lid.

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Spirit of St. Louis Brass Airplane 420 Cigarette Lighter Signed Swank
Spirit of St. Louis Brass Airplane 420 Cigarette Lighter Signed Swank

Spirit of St. Louis Brass Airplane 420 Cigarette Lighter Signed Swank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Great novelty and conversation piece. The lighter flips up when the blades are turned.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Brass

Stone Tabletop Lions Foot Flip Top Lighter
Stone Tabletop Lions Foot Flip Top Lighter

Stone Tabletop Lions Foot Flip Top Lighter

Located in Miami, FL

Tabletop lighter fashioned of stone with brass rims and feet. Original brass insert lighter can be changed or brought back to working condition.

Category

1960s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Stone, Brass

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Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set

By Cartier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...

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1960s French Modernist Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch
Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch

Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 18k gold brooch, crafted by Cartier Paris, featuring two rose flowers, executed in angel skin and orange coral, with blue sapphire in the center and approx. 0.40ctw G/Vs di...

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20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings

Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat. The earrings measure 7/8 i...

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Early 2000s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems

$22,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.58 in D 5.36 in L 2.17 in

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...

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Early 2000s French Artisan Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 29 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .98ct Details: Measurements: 28mm x...

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20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch
Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch

Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful estate Cartier four leaf clover with heart-shaped leaves and ruby gemstones clip pendant brooch. A perfect sentiment of luck and love. Artistic design, excellent workmansh...

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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch
Cartier Abstract Form Brooch

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch

$5,500

W 2.25 in L 1 in

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Cartier abstract form brooch with striated lobes going in different directions. It is nicely three dimensional. The brooch can be worn either vertically or horizontally. It measures ...

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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Citrine Diamond Gold Orchid Flower Brooch
Cartier Citrine Diamond Gold Orchid Flower Brooch

Cartier Citrine Diamond Gold Orchid Flower Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Large 18k gold orchid flower brooch by Cartier, with citrine and madeira citrine, surrounded with approx. 0.34ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 2". Comes in original box. M...

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20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Brooch Pendant is a stunning piece, crafted from 18k yellow gold. ...

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1970s American Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.

Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This extraordinary Art Deco triple-strand tassel necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K white gold, embodies timeless luxury and elegance. Featuring a captivating arr...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Clover Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Retro

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous and rare Cartier Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Clover Flower Clip Brooch. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to circa 1950. The rare clover m...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch

$69,834

H 2.09 in W 1.89 in

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...

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1960s French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all i...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .50...

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20th Century French Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari emerald and diamond ring, Italian, circa 1930
Bulgari emerald and diamond ring, Italian, circa 1930

Bulgari emerald and diamond ring, Italian, circa 1930

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

Bulgari emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a square emerald cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in a open back claw setting with an approximate wei...

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1930s Italian Vintage Flip Lighter

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Vintage Flip Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage flip lighter for your home. Each vintage flip lighter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. There are many kinds of the vintage flip lighter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage flip lighter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage flip lighter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Dunhill, Gucci and Swank Inc. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Flip Lighter?

Prices for a vintage flip lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $360 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,147.
Questions About Vintage Flip Lighter
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Old flip lighters are sometimes called windproof lighters or flint wheel lighters. Because Zippo pioneered the design, you may sometimes see all flip lighters referred to as Zippo lighters or Zippos. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.