Dunhill Ball Table Lighter

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Dunhill Ball Table Lighter

About the Item

A sterling silver and gold-plated base metal pair of Dunhill table lighters in the what was known as the 'ball' model. This classic petrol lift arm lighter model was introduced by Dunhill in 1928 and remained a popular piece in the collection until the switch to gas in the 1960s. This example is known as the 'Ball' lighter, for obvious reasons. The Ball was launched with a straight lift arm initially in 1928, and then with a curved lift arm in 1929. It was launched in two sizes and came in both sterling and in different carats of solid gold. The fabulous design of this piece allows it to always sit upright on a table, due to its weighted design. It appeared from 1929 up until 1933 in the Dunhill catalogues and was then removed form the offering. This lighter was even re-introduced by Dunhill in the 1990's to great success. Photographed here are two different examples of the lighter. The first is an engine turned gold-plated example, gold-plated onto a base metal. This is quite rare to find. They were either made in sterling silver or solid gold. The lighter itself is in very good condition however, there is plate loss to parts of it. It does retain a lot of charm, and it has been decided to leave it 'as is' and not try to re-plate it. The color of the gold found on it as is would be replicated today, and would change the original condition the lighter is found in today. The second example is a sterling silver, engine turned version. The lighter is in excellent condition with a couple of very small bruises to the body and is fully hallmarked throughout. The assay marks are from the London hallmarking office and date the piece to having been made in 1929, making this only the second year the lighter was made. To fill the lighter, simply unscrew the center piece on the base and fill with conventional lighter fuel. Both pieces are in perfect working order, they will simple require lighter fuel adding. Please note the gold plate lighter has sold. The price is for the sterling version only. Silver lighter is $4,495

Dimensions:
Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU91938612533