A desktop/cabinet cigarette lighter.
Egg holder shape, made of weighted sterling silver.  
A hollow structure base.
Inserted Evans fuel lighter.

Engraved with: John Audiffred
                               From
                        The Navigators
                               1948

Please see and inspect all photos.

Silver part marked on the underside:
"Sterling" for .925/1000 silver purity;
"by Hallmark" for manufacturer;
"Antique" for pattern;
"Weighted" - usually structure filled with cement.

Made in the United States, ca.1940's.

Pictures will tell you more.

Approx.: Total Height: 3-7/16in.  (87mm.)
              Height (w/o lighter): 2-1/2in.  (63mm.)
              Body Diameter: 1-13/16in.  (46mm.)
              Well Diameter: 1-1/2in.  (38mm.)
              Lower Rim Diameter: 1-7/8in.  (37mm.)
              Weighted Silver: 2.89 oz.  (81.8 gr.)
              Total Weight: 4.69 oz.  (132.9 gr.)

Commensurate with age,
the condition of the silver part is excellent -
- free of dents and dings.
The lighter body has spots/blemishes and needs cleaning.
For functioning this lighter needs fuel.

Dark spots you are seeing on the silver base,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.

Rare for its maker, pattern and overall condition.

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