offered is a very nice and rare early 1950's art deco kollisch "tip" windproof petrol automatic lighter. the chrome plated lighter features an embossed leather casing with snap-up automatic action. the mechanism has an unusual slide button on the thumb press to activate. there is a spare fuel tank that pulls out the underside. the front of leather has a promotion for heidelberg germany. the non windproof version "tip" lighter is featured in the broesan lighter book as shown as well as on a few german lighter websites. the windproof "tip" is much rarer than the standard version. the tip was manufactured by kollisch - who was an important german manufacturer of lighters starting in 1910 and included the tip - consul and memento brands. there are 3 pages of kollisch lighters in broesan book. the lighter measures about 1-3/4" tall x 1-1/2" wide and is in good to very good used condition. there are a few nibs in leather and brassed lines along bottom edge that slightly detract. the mechanism throws a good spark and should work with proper service of fuel. the "tip" lighter is all original and showy. overall - a rare german kollisch automatic "tip" pocket lighter for your collection. book photo is not included in sale and digital copy can be sent to winning bidder upon request. the photos show reflections and the lighter look better in person usa is first class ship. overseas is registered first class airmail except the SHIP COST to italy-china-HK-southeast and mid asia-india-vietnam-thailand-indonesia-eastern europe-russia-philipines-spain-greece-turkey-mideast-central and south america via usps priority mail only-$36. please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. i combine shipping. **please view all the vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhills-and 20th century deco i offer on ebay. please email questions - thanks.