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Rare 1920’s Dunhill Unique Lighter Mother of Pearl and Horn Lift Arm Working

About the Item

A wonderful early Dunhill Unique Lighter with Mother of Pearl and Horn decoration. The Unique lighter series are special and this is a working beauty. The lift arm design works well and it sparks and lights as you can see in the photos. There is some plating loss to the bottom and top but overall it is in good condition for it’s age and seems to have been well cared for. There are some minor imperfections to the horn and mother of pearl, please see the detailed photos.
  • Creator:
    Dunhill (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is some plating loss to the bottom and top but overall it is in good condition for it’s age and seems to have been well cared for. There are some minor imperfections to the horn and mother of pearl, please see the detailed photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bridges over Time DL754441stDibs: LU835044728772

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