Vintage Circular THORENS Standard Lighter ca.1933 PAT APP FOR

DESCRIPTION

Please find offered for sale a rare vintage circular Thorens petrol lighter ca.1933. I think that this is the Nickel Silver model.

Detail on the hinge reads (in order): SWISS MADE PAT APP.FOR THORENS FAB SUISSE. It has a screw closure to the fuel reservoir to the base.

The lighter is sold as seen and untested – I am not an expert on lighters but I expect it would need some cleaning or refurbishment etc. The push button works well although it is quite fast. I think looking at other similar Thorens lighters that it may have the ‘claws’ missing to the hinge which makes it fast when opening so ideally these should be reinstated. Again, I am not an expert on lighters so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to answer any query you may have.

Thorens Standard Circular

The lighters were manufactured by Thorens SA, Ste-Croix Switzerland in the 1930s.

Pocket lighter in the shape of a watch - round - semi-automatic, friction wheel swinging lid, petrol.

Flint is jacked up on the grater wheel, filler screw down on the side. Ignition button can be locked as a pocket lock.

DIMENSIONS

Height 5cm, Width 5cm, Thickness 1cm, Weight 47.5g

All measurements are approximate.

A great addition for the collector of vintage lighters.

Please take a look at the photographs and if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me. Please take your time to look at the photographs as these also form part of the description.

CONDITION Very good overall. The lighter is sold as untested and may benefit refurbishing. The double claw appears to be missing from the hinge so will need replacing. There is some wear and loss of the silver plating in places. Any wear and tear is commensurate with age, handling, polishing and use over time. Please take a look at the photographs and if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Re Condition - I always describe items to the absolute best of my ability and I am not an expert. Vintage items are not brand new and will always show signs of use and wear commensurate with age. Please see the pictures provided to satisfy yourself as to the condition. ‘Buy it Now’ listing as seen with no returns. Thank you for looking at my listing.

Please kindly take a look at my other listings.

I am selling off a large collection and will list new items over time.

POSTAGE All items are always sent tracked and signed for. Price shown and quoted is for the UK only unless shown. If you wish to have this item posted outside the UK worldwide, please message me for a price unless shown on the listing.