Mercedes Benz Car Grill Table Lighter: 1968 Royal London LTD.

Description

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Mercedes Benz luxury sedan Grill Table Lighter
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This lighter is chrome plated and black metal enamel paint body. The lighter activates when the hood ornament is twisted counter clockwise. To close, just press down on the lighter cap and the flame will go out as cap locks into place.  Fuel filling screw is located on center back panel of lighter.  To remove or replace flints, simply remove screw at bottom.
The lighter is stamped on the back : "1968 Royal London, Ltd. Japan"
There are two shields on the front of the grill "the International" and "the Grand Prix". This is a very nice, and rarely found advertising lighter.
Measurements -Approximately 4-3/4" High x 3-3/4" Wide x 2-1/4" Deep
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Purchased at antique show and stored with collection of other lighters.
The lighter sparks when the hood ornament is turned, however there is no fluid in it and we did not introduce any into it for shipping purposes, but it appears that the lighter will work as expected with some fluid added.
Note
: This lighter is being sold as a collectible decorative item and has no warranty or guarantee to work as a lighter even if flint and fluid is introduced.   You will need to view all of the photos before purchasing, as the photos are considered a part of this description (use the zoom feature), view the photos and ask questions on anything you don't see before deciding to purchase because once shipped, the lighter cannot be returned or refunded.
Note about all vintage items:
They are sold in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have some wear, imperfections and signs of use, age and time.
Ships USPS First Class Shipping.