Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A free archive of factual info about vintage cigarette lighters to help fellow enthusiasts identify, date and learn about their collections. Unfollow vintage cigarette lighter to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When i started collecting vintage cigarette lighters 28 years ago, no books about lighters were available. I added a few more vintage table lighters in this gallery just to finish it out, and may add a few more. After i look at my 2015 priceguide book on collecting vintage lighters and look through another one from 1995, i should have some more information to add. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters 9780764349751.
Feb 7, 2020 shows some very collectible vintage lighters, as well as interesting and fun novelty lighters. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I pretty much decided right there and then my main goal in lighter collecting was to own an arcalite devil. Vintage table lighters l vintage novelty table lighters. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters book, 1999. I bought a couple of reference books, started searching ebay on a regular basis, and checked other web sites devoted to vintage lighters. Never before has a book shown such variety of lighters with this much detail and color. Just by browsing ebay auctions for ten minutes, for example, i recently found a lighter shaped like a lions head, one made of jade and gold, and.
On the other hand, you can look at an antique lighter as a piece of art. Dupont and alfred dunhill distinctive cigarette, cigar and pipe lighters. Stuart schneider, a professional photographer, took the photos for this book. Amazing lighters for both pipe and cigar smokers, we are proud at elighters to offer a wide selection of their magnificent lighters made in japan. See more ideas about lighter, vintage and engraved zippo. Here is what could be the largest collection of vintage cigarette lighters ever assembled. This convenient, hand held guide introduces a history of lighters through a comprehensive, alphabetical presentation of styles, organized according to company name and dating from the. I wanted to find out more about art deco and this was a good book about art deco in general and consumer items of chrome in the art deco style. Buy the handbook of vintage cigarette lighters 2nd revised and expanded ed. This blog mainly focuses on vintage wick and gas table, desk lighters manufactured in the years 1910 1970. Schneider is also the author of 22 books on collectibles, minerals, and ghost. The aim of this blog is to establish a comprehensive source of vintage cigarette lighters the best you can find ever. Wickflint basics a basic understanding of flintwick lighters.
To purchase email me using the abo ve link for current information regarding additional pictures, availablilty, shipping cost, and payment option. It changed with stefano bisconcinis great work lighters, accendini. Im corona has been constructing beautiful and dependable lighters since 1933. Amazons choice for vintage lighters vintage cigarette lighter, vvay old fashioned antique petrol oil lighter for man, gift package black 4. Azmakers, az vintage petrol lighters list of manufacturers. My collection of vintage cigarette lighters collectorkevin. There are some interesting historical facts, but primarily its a list of memorable mentions of matches and lighters on pages and on film. This is a unique twotone gold example from the late 1940s. In that book was a picture of the arcalite devil and when i saw that picture i was totally hooked. Handbook of vintage cigarette lighters book depository. On the right is a vintage wooden box cigarette dispenser which would sit by your favorite table lighter.
A unique set of vintage lighters are the tabletop lighters. Impressive lighters famous for their old boy lighter design, im corona lighters are famous for their premium quality. Rare lighter collections, copper camel lighters, solid gold lighters, vietnam lighters, mint in box lighters, vintage 1930s1950s lighters, advertising lighters, salesman samples, unusual lighters, and much more. People used tabletop lighters in their homes, and many businesses had them set on tables. The basic types of vintage lighters are manual a spark from a flint striking a wheel ignites a wick or creates a flame above a gas valve, semiautomatic the wheel also opens the fuelsource cover, and automatic pushbutton.
Rare vintage lighters for sale usa display case co. A comprehensive outline of books for lighter collectors. With a vast and fascinating variety of contemporary and vintage lighters available, you can find that special one which will become a talking point in your collection. For all lighters and accessories pictured in the blog, there is a comprehensive description, with dimensions, weight and values.
When i first started collecting lighters i bought a book titled smokerama. Plastic lighters vintage evans and classic cigarette lighters. This is a good book for vintage lighter collectors if you use it in conjunction with the big book of cigarette lighters. The great news is that most are small, so you can keep many in a tiny space. I have two from the 50s that i could not find a value for anywhere until i bought this book. I have also included other classic makes of lighters and accessories that i have collected over the last 25 years. The big book of cigarette lighters is the reference that you have been waiting for. Add a vintage cigarette lighter to your collection.
A place for collectors and fanciers of vintage lighters. Rare lighter collections, copper camel lighters, solid gold lighters, vietnam lighters, mint in box lighters, vintage 1930s1950s lighters, advertising lighters. If you are a smoker, then a vintage cigarette lighter is a great tool to use, and it is sure to impress your friends. Handbook of vintage cigarette lighters schiffer book for. Ira pilossof is a proud native of the bronx and is a leading authority on vintage cigarette lighters. Handbook of vintage cigarette lighters schiffer book for collectors. This lighter c208 isnt in the book and i cant find any exact dating likely early 1960s. Choose from wellknown brands like dunhill, colibri, hadson, cartier, dupont, thorens, rolstar, zippo, and ronson. Cigarette lighters schiffer book for collectors with values. This allnew hardcover, fullcolor book contains hundreds of new photos not included in the collectors guide to cigarette lighters, volumes i and ii. Its a small book, especially considering that the last quarter of it is taken up by the bibliography, etc. This allnew hardcover, fullcolor book contains hundreds of new photos not included in the collectors guide to cigarette lighters, volumes i and ii, all with full descriptions and values. It is simply amazing the incredible variety and seemingly endless designs attributable to ronson and their employees.
Collecting vintage cigarette lighters collectors weekly. Either way, these vintage table lighters came in different sizes, shapes and colors. Jan 15, 2005 cigarette lighter collectors, here it is. Boss lady vintage vixen book woman cigarette case with lighter id holder wallet. Early amorcecap lighter comprising petrol wick and fusee. This group is for anyone who collects sells or repairs vintage cigarette lighters. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters book, 2015. This is a great book for vintage lighter collectors. Which vintage cigarette lighters can you find on ebay. Handbook of vintage cigarette lighters schiffer book for collectors stuart schneider on.
In this article, eric beeson talks about collecting vintage cigarette lighters, including brands such as zippo, ronson, and dunhill. The basic types of vintage lighters are manual a spark from a flint striking a wheel ignites a wick or creates a flame above a gas valve, semiautomatic the wheel also opens the fuelsource cover, and. Cigarette lighters schiffer book for collectors with values stuart. See more ideas about lighter, vintage and cool lighters. Vintage cigarette lighter collectors club has 2,830 members. This article was prompted by an ebay customer who wanted a refund on the 1930s era brassglass lighter they purchased because they didnt believe it was in working order when they unwrapped it and it would not light. The golden age of cigarette lighters schiffer book. Az makers, vintage petrol lighters alphabetical list of manufacturers, history of dunhill, cartier, dupont, parker, quercia, zippo, ronson etc. It comprises a so called theatre lamp, used to find ones way in a dark theatre plus a fusee for outdoor convenience.
Vintage cigarette lighters pricevalue guide, valuation. Vintage oil lighter kerosene antique style flint wheel cigarette lighter gift for collectible christmas,silver 4. This site is dedicated to evans glass enamel and enamel cigarette lighters. First invented in 1823 and improved in the 1880s, pocket cigarette lighters were as common as keys or wallets by the early 20th century.
Art deco chrome by jim linz 192 pages 2007 paperback. Here you will find lighters and other related items from the early 20th century by makers such as ronson, evans, thorens, zippo, regens, and other lesser known companies that produced highly unique fire making devices. These large lighters were designed to stay in one place, and some were designed to hold cigarettes. Cigarette lighter collecting is a hobby that never gets boring. See more ideas about lighter, cool lighters and zippo lighter. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Unfollow vintage cigarette lighters to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Collectable lighters can intrigue for their unique designs, interesting history and iconic brand names. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters by stuart. Thanks to him and many authors who followed, my hobby got more transparent. This lighter was made only in england as all cadets. Maybe there just isnt that much to say about cigarette lighters.
We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. I started collecting vintage cigarette lighters about 7 years ago. It is a fascinating chronicle of cigarette lighters golden age. Like most vintage lighter collectors ive met, i was attracted to the art deco design.
Plastic lighters vintage evans and classic cigarette. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters schiffer book for collectors preowned. See todays vintage cigarette lighters for sale, best offer and auction. Handbook of vintage cigarette lighters by stuart schneider, 9780764309328, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Within this site you will find photographs and descriptions of cigar and cigarette lighters manufactured by ronson, we have also included some other ronson products which may surprise you. The crown was made in combination with wood and metal cigarette trays, metal trays, cigarette urn and candle holders. The handbook of vintage cigarette lighters by stuart schneider, ira. Vintage cigarette lighter collectors club public group. Flint lighters became popular in the early 20th century and from the 1920s. See more ideas about lighter, vintage and light table. Ira pilossof, a wellrespected expert in antique cigarette lighters, has been a passionate collector of lighters for more than thirty years.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage advertising cigarette lighters l old lighters. Old lighters have a unique charm, and ebay offers a large selection of vintage lighters that were made before 1970. When i start adding more vintage advertising lighters in this gallery, ill be showing only one side to get more lighters on this page instead of both sides.
I hope you enjoy viewing my collection as much as i do sharing it with you. Just by browsing ebay auctions for ten minutes, for example, i recently found a lighter shaped like a lions head, one made of jade and gold, and an electric lighter in the shape of a womans. Vintage evans and classic cigarette lighters additional websites. Schiffer publishing handbook of vintage cigarette lighters extraordinary cigarette lighters can be found in the strangest of placesin a garage sale, at a swap meet, perhaps even in your own basement. Collectable vintage lighters pre1970 for sale ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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