offered is an unusual rare 1940’s Art Deco black crackle finish “Metropolitan” windproof petrol pocket lighter. the alloy lighter features a wonderful black crackle finish with industrial machined 16 hole windscreen mechanism. the body has wonderful cut streamline deco speed line design on front. the 3 barrel hinge stays up by itself as seen in photos. the lighter fuels and flints from the underside as compared to pull out insert usually found on crackle lighters. this type of stormproof crackle lighter were mostly made for the ww2 armed forces personnel. the lighter measures about 2-1/2" tall x 1-1/2" wide and is in very good lite used condition. there are a few small loss spots in the crackle finish as seen in photos. the mechanism flint wheel turns freely but is untested and the lighter may work with proper service of fuel and flint. an aged stuck flint may require removal for use. overall - an important and rare model WW2 wartime black crackle ”Metropolitan”  lighter for your collection. this is a nice quality tall alloy wartime windproof crackle finish lighter. if you collect vintage WW2 windproof or crackle finish petrol lighters - this is a must buy!

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