By Thorens
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A "Masterpiece" lighter designed by Thorens.
This a beautiful pocket petrol lighter, created in Saint-Croix Switzerland by the Thorens Company, back in the 1951. The iconic lighter has been crafted in solid chromed brass and embellished with engine turned guilloche. The lighter model is called "The Masterpiece", is quite rare and more hard to find in perfect unused condition like this. This model is a must have to any lighter's collectors, since this model was in production for very short time. The Masterpiece lighter model is also known as the Companion.
Weight: 55.2 Grams, (35.39 Dwt).
Measurements: 63 mm by 32 mm by 11 mm (2.48 x 1.26 x 0.43 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed as follow, "MASTERPIECE BY THORENS SWITZERLAND PAT APP FOR".
Thorens
The story of Thorens Lighters begins in 1883 when Hermann Thorens registered the Thorens family business in Ste-Croix, Vaud, Switzerland. Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation. In 1919, Thorens filed its first lighter patent, introducing a series of original patented models that have since been showcased in various publications and museums. The 1919 Swiss Utility...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thorens Furniture
MaterialsBrass, Steel, Chrome