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1933 Marathon Art Deco Enamel and Chrome Combo Jazz Age Cigarette Case & Lighter
$425
£322.21
€371.42
CA$598.54
A$663.74
CHF 348.75
MX$8,109.79
NOK 4,363.30
SEK 4,095.70
DKK 2,772.73
About the Item
1933 Marathon Art Deco Enamel and Chrome Combination Cigarette Case & Lighter
This rare 1933 Art Deco Marathon cigarette case and lighter is a refined example of Jazz Age elegance and ingenuity. The case features a bold design of vertical black enamel stripes outlined in polished chrome, set against an abstracted tan and black airbrushed background that continues onto the reverse. A central unengraved cartouche offers the opportunity for personalization, while maintaining the sleek lines of the original design.
Inside, the case displays a finely crafted engine-turned chrome interior, complete with two spring-loaded hinged arms to secure cigarettes in place. The interior top, which also forms the base of the lighter, is stamped with the Marathon logo and U.S. Patent No. 1921855, corresponding to F. A. Whittaker’s 1933 design patent for this innovative combination accessory. This early 20th-century invention seamlessly united form and function, reflecting the Art Deco movement’s fascination with modernity, streamlining, and luxury in everyday objects.
The Marathon company was a leading American maker of lighters and cigarette cases during the 1920s and 1930s, renowned for their airbrushed enamel finishes, geometric motifs, and Deco stylings. Their pieces embodied the glamour of the Jazz Age while offering practical innovation for the sophisticated smoker. Marathon’s designs are frequently compared to those of contemporaries such as Ronson, Evans, and Dunhill — each celebrated for elevating smoking accessories into objects of style and status. While Ronson focused on patented lighter mechanisms and Evans emphasized streamlined metalwork, Marathon carved its niche with striking Art Deco patterns and colorful enamels, making their creations highly collectible today.
This case and lighter are in lovely vintage condition with general wear and minor surface scratches consistent with age. The enamel remains vibrant and intact, and the case opens and closes smoothly.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1933
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This case and lighter are in lovely vintage condition with general wear and minor surface scratches consistent with age. The enamel remains vibrant and intact, and the case opens and closes smoothly.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258246543262
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