The vendor quotes an estimate that there are about 500 million active smokers in China and for many a vintage Dunhill is the ultimate status symbol (along with a gold Rolex).
These lighters mark a period when smoking was considered socially acceptable. It covers the period from the 1914 petrol prototype to the 1956 Rollagas, Dunhill's first butane lighter. This book itself worth about $200, and is considered the bible by collectors.
These are among the 1000 versions detailed in the book The Dunhill Petrol Lighter, by Italian collectors Luciano Bottoni and Davide Biel. It was designed especially for ladies to hide discretely in their purses. One of the Cartiers is a tiny cylindrical model about the same size as a lipstick. There are also lighters made by Dunhill for jewellers like Asprey & Co. Aronson founded The Art Metal Works in 1886 fabricating decorative products such as figurines, table lamps and various home related items. He also has luxury models in 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold. Worth more are the special editions, including a 1935 Golf lighter which has a locker key attached to the case, and a Sports model featuring a wind guard for outside use. An early 1920s Unique model with inset clock.
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