NAPIER 1927 Mechanical Foldable Cigarette Case In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

"The Deluxe" desk petrol lighter designed by Clark. This rare Clark-Deluxe petrol desk lighter was created in the United States circa 1928-29, during the height of the Art Deco era....

The Savory lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. This is a rare petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1936. This semi-automatic full-size lighter is the iconic and popular Savory model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and decorated with engine turned barley patterns. This very early Dunhill lighter is highly collectible. This model was originally marketed with two names, The Savory in France and The Handy in the rest of the world Brand: Dunhill-Paris. Model: Savory Semi-automatic, full size. First Produced: 1936. Material: Solid .925 Sterling silver. Weight: 56.2 Grams, (36.03 Dwt). Measurements: 50 mm by 34 mm by 12 mm (1.97 x 1.34 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed in full as follow, "ALFRED DUNHILL PARIS FAB. SUISSE STERLING MECAN AD SAVORY BREVETTE No-806949". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-500 Pp-256-259 for this model illustrated in several materials and finishes. Note: This pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper lighter fluid. Was tested and is in working condition. Collateral: This lighter is accompanied by a presentation pouch. Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...

Half-Giant desk lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This exceedingly rare antique desk lighter was created for the renowned luxury house Alfred Dunhill and retailed exclusively throu...

The Surefire sterling petrol lighter made by Napier. This is a very rare antique pocket petrol lighter, created in Meriden, Connecticut, United States, by The Napier Company during the height of the Art Deco period, circa 1928. This exceptional example is the “Surefire” pocket lighter, a particularly scarce model distinguished by its unusual asymmetrical form and sophisticated mechanical construction. Masterfully crafted in solid sterling silver (.925/.999), the lighter is embellished along its sides with elegant engine-turned linear geometric patterns, creating a refined decorative surface characteristic of late 1920s American Art Deco design. The Surefire model itself is rarely encountered, with only a limited number of surviving examples known in sterling silver or yellow gold. The lighter incorporates an unusual lift-arm mechanism, in which the spring responsible for raising the arm is ingeniously integrated directly into the arm itself. This distinctive mechanical arrangement was patented in Canada in 1929 by Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross, adding considerable historical and technical interest to the model. This example survives in exceptional, near-mint collectible condition, with its original form, intricate engine-turned decoration, and unusual mechanism remarkably well preserved. A truly rare and desirable American Art Deco lighter, the Napier Surefire combines precious sterling silver, sophisticated geometric decoration, and innovative mechanical engineering. An outstanding acquisition for collectors of Art Deco, American silver, mechanical lighters, and early 20th-century industrial design. Country: Connecticut, United States. Period: Art-Deco 1928. Material: .925/.999 Sterling silver Finish: Polished and engine turned engraved with vertical linear patterns. Model: The Surefire Lighter. Pocket petrol. Inventor & Patents: Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross. Manufacturer: The Napier Company. Weight: 40.2 Grams, (25.77 Dwt). Measurements: H. 49 mm by L. 34 mm by D.15 mm (1.93 x 1.34 x 0.59 Inches). Measures taken from the longer and wider sides, unopened. Engraving: "Gabriel". Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and signed in full as follows, "NAPIER THE SUREFIRE LIGHTER STERLING...