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| Description: |
An unusual sterling silver and glass collectable "HyGlo" table lighter made by Frank M Whiting, Massachusetts, USA. The central "HyGlo" lighter is removable and is held in a heavy glass container which has a sterling silver beaded rim and cover. I have not filled or tested the lighter so it is safe for shipping, I am selling this as a collectable not a working table lighter.
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| Identifying Marks / Makers Marks: |
Stamped on the silver rim "Frank M Whiting Sterling Pat Pending" and on the central removable lighter "HyGlo Made in USA". |
| Age / date of manufacture: |
Frank M Whiting were in operation from 1896 until 1940. |
| Size: |
Measures 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) tall to the tip of the lid, is approximately 2 1/4" (5.75 cm) in diameter at the widest point and is 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) in diameter across the base.
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| Condition: |
In excellent used condition. The silver rim and lid have no splits. There is a small raised spot on the edge of the silver rim just above where it meets the glass and it has been used so has a couple of very shallow indentations on the silver rim and fine scuff marks on the silver. The glass is in excellent undamaged condition. I have not filled or tested the lighter so it is safe for shipping, I am selling this as a collectable not a working table lighter. |