1940 ' S Art Deco Bakelite Figural Mioj Camera Automatic Petrol Lighter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18578810 | Modified Item: No |
| Color: chrome black | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Brand: mioj | Type: figural automatic petrol mechanism |
offeredis a fun late 1940's mioj figural cameraautomatic windproof petrol table lighter. the chrome plated and bakelite lighterhas a well cast design with various features. the mechanism is anautomatic press trigger and snuffer on top pops open to ignite wick. the tripod unscrewsso lighter can be used as a pocket model. the large front lens unscrews to fuel. the lighter is marked made in occupied japan on underside. thenovelty lighter measures about 2-1/8" wide x 1-1/2" talla...nd is in excellent unused sparking condition. the action is strong and themechanism should operate with proper service of fuel. there is an underside hairline crack in the plastic that slightly detracts. the tripod does not screw in properly but works as a stand. overall - a fun showyfigural 1940's art deco bakelite japanese novelty camera lighter for yourcollection. lighter sold as a collectiblePLEASE VIEW MY "LARRY LIGHTER" VINTAGE LIGHTER POSTS ON FACEBOOKusa is first class ship cost. overseas is first class airmail except the SHIP COST to italy-china-HK-eastern europe-russia-spain-greece-taiwan- via usps priority mail only-$40. SHIP COST to vietnam-thailand-malaysia-indonesia-philippines-turkey-mideast-south america via usps express mail only at $85. please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. i combine shipping. **please view all the vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhills-and 20th century deco i offer on ebay. please email questions - thanks.
