Dunhill Sterling Silver "WINDPROOF" Lighter

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Shangas, Oct 28, 2022.

  1. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Bought this on eBay earlier this month, and it finally arrived.

    Any idea how old this is? I originally thought WWI, but research suggests WWII-era vintage, during the 1940s. I tried looking up Dunhill patents, but couldn't find anything.

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    Shangas, Oct 28, 2022
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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    They are also called rope lighters. My dad had one that he used in WWII.
     
    Roaring20s, Oct 28, 2022
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  3. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    I didn't want to burn the old rope that came with it. I removed that and put it away for safekeeping.

    The rope I put into it is just cotton rope which I happened to have a whole heap of, and which was the perfect size for the lighter. I cut off about two feet, and shoved it inside, and added a new flint.

    It works great, for what it is. :)
     
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