WWII Airman Lighter, c. 1930s
Lot sold
USD 0
GBP 0 (listed)
Estimate
USD 906 - 1 165
GBP 700 - 900 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number445
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Location
Description
An unusual novelty table lighter in the form of a pre-WWII airman with dark patinated body, in period flight suit with cap and goggles, holding gloves in his right hand and a silver-plated two bladed propeller in his left. His head is hinged to reveal a functioning period lighter, removable for filling. The airman stands on a tapered oak plinth with silver plaque engraved "PRESENTED TO O.A. NICKLOUS FROM HIS FINCHLEY COLLEAGUES." English, circa late 1930s.
Height: 11 in. (28 cm).
Gooding & Company
1517 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
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Gooding & Company
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+1 (310) 899-1960