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Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter

Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter

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Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter

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A extremely rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aviary table lighter (made in England) Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and painted and no one look exactly similar. Ben Shillingford (1904-2000) commenced to work for Dunhill in the late 1940s as a Master Engraver. The “Aquarium” Collection was launched in 1949 and it ceased at the end of the 1950s following Ben Shillingford’s retirement, simply because his mastery could never be equaled. No two aquarium lighters are the same, each and every piece was uniquely handmade, carved, painted and assembled by Ben Shillingford and his team. The vast majority depict fish and various aquatic scenes, however, other subjects such as ships, birds and hunting scenes were produced in very small numbers, this lighter is part of the other subject one, much rarer than aquarium one. “Aquarium” lighters were made in four different sizes namely the “Giant”, the “Half-Giant”, the “Standard” and the “Service” with three kinds of metal finishes available: gold-plated, silver plated and chrome-plated. This one depict on the front panel what seems to be the English countryside, on the background some dark blue and mostly light blue sky, underneath trees and potentially a pond in which a dead tree is emerging. Three Mallard ducks are flying over that pond. The back panel has a similar background, only difference it seems there is no trees nor a pond but potentially some green hills, three birds are flying in the sky (potentially Woodcock birds) The side panels have the similar background paintings and colours as the front and back panel, but without any birds. The lighter is in working order, to lit them you will have to purchase Dunhill lighter fluid, and fill them, as for shipping regulations the lighters have to be emptied. Dimensions: Height 7.5cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm A good looking and well-made piece, the condition is good for the period, structurally free from any damage, some loss of painting. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description.

Creator:
Dunhill (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lucite
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description.
Seller Location:
Hong Kong, HK
Reference Number:
Seller: #12065 1stDibs: LU5609236293532

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