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rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter
rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter

rare 1932 art deco modernistic enamel marathon automatic pocket petrol lighter

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: very good used untested condition - strong mechanics - a few tiny specs/nicks in finish do not detract - very showy - sold as a collectible
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: petrol automatic one motion lighter
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Color: nickel silver multi
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: marathon

    Description

    offered is a fabulous and rare art deco 1932 marathon pocket petrol automatic lighter. the marathon features wonderful mottled and circular black stripe deco enamel finish. the mechanism has skyscraper built up housing with unusual flair out thumb press. the lighter was made in attleboro mass by marathon company. marathon also manufactured compacts - cigarette cases and other men's + woman's accessories. the lighter is marked marathon on the underside bearing a 1932 evans lighter patent. this mechanism was designed by carl lagerholm of evans who also invented the single bar evans liftarm mechanism. the lighter measures 2" tall and is in excellent lite used untested condition. the mechanism has strog tension but is untested and should work with proper service of fuel and flint. if you collect unusual vintage art deco modernist enamel american lighters - do not miss this item. this type swirl mottled lacquer enamel design is quite rare and very showy. overall - an important art deco 1930's marathon automatic one motion mechanism lighter for the best of collections.
    rare to find so nice - ad - patents are not included in sale - lighter sold as a collectible
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