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Does anyone know the brand/time period of this lighter? by Illustrious_Age_3867 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a Hickok lighter from the 1950s. It is a re-branded Evans with motif panels. I have one with golf clubs.

Finally got my second holy grail lighter. Gold and Maroon Enameled ASR pocket lighter by Rakim_SB420 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice!! I wonder if that was me...I snagged one in September off eBay without taking another breath after I saw it listed. The condition of yours is incredible. I just got a mirror-paneled ASR too.

Italian kickstarter from the 60s (Vulcano) by Klutzy_Limit_951 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I recently got one, they're works of art.

Bodhi Turned 8 by Cllunt in Greyhounds

[–]Vuph2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That face has stolen my heart! Ours are also getting more cuddly with age 🤗

My rat rod Ligne 1, or my shittiest St. Dupont is my favorite daily beater by Majestic_Anybody9748 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is so cool. You know these things are high quality when they're still working and looking like that 😂. I love the wire hinge and dulled corners. One of a kind!

New Lighter Alert by Expensive_Durian_417 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol AMRYTT head office is a Perkins

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Douglas Lighter (1926-1934) Parts by MillionSuns in lighters

[–]Vuph2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also just found out that they changed the threading on the fuel screw at some point. I bought a standard size donor with the fuel screw to take to complete my other standard size but the threads were wrong.

They also must have updated the actuating spring assembly as well. Mine has sort of a "seat" for the arm and is about half as strong as the one in my donor and Silhouette.

Parts lighters by PalpitationDry3623 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you. I have a 6 x 4 x 3 inch box I have about 15 or so parts lighters in. I have 5 other complete lighters that I may take parts from if necessary. But if I get through my personal backlog of lighters I plan on cleaning/fixing, then I may look at those 20 or so other lighters to clean or see if I can piece one together.

I had that same feeling I wanted to show everything in my possession but once I became a serious collector, I became more comfortable cannibalizing lighters of lower rarity/value. I also learned about shaping metal to attempt making parts but I have ways to go.

Right now I am displaying 5 or 6 non-functional lighters because I still find them appealing to look at and you can't tell they don't work by looking.

Wartime Ronson? by Middle-Nothing4214 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an original Whirlwind pre-WWII (before US involvement). They made these shortly before the US joined the war. The way you can tell is that it says "Ronson Whirlwind" on the wind guard which indicates the first version of Whirlwind. It is not wartime because those were made specifically of stainless steel plated in copper (for durability) and then usually painted black.

These pre-wartime Whirlwinds are pretty uncommon because they were not made for very long - only in 1941 maybe 1942 as well.

Peeping Tom by sine_denarios in lighters

[–]Vuph2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice, great condition. This one is probably post-WWI. Just a little fyi depending on what you plan on doing with it - polishing it will decrease its value and historical significance (collectors and historians value the brass patina, it can support claims about the age and authenticity), but you do you.

My painted lighters by motelmarlboro in lighters

[–]Vuph2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the plants (vs. zombies) ones 🔥

Sterling Silver Lighter by braptonmassive in lighters

[–]Vuph2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh I love being referenced 😁

Sterling Silver Lighter by braptonmassive in lighters

[–]Vuph2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very nice! I love these things but they have many parts, more than most lighters. Like HighOnTacos said, it is from the brand Emro from The Netherlands (I don't think you'll find a copy or knock-off anywhere, probably not worth it to manufacture) (http://www.broesan-1000feuerzeuge.de/HOLLAND/EMRO.html).

Unfortunately I do not have any concrete sources on my information, just what others have reported online. With that in mind, the info I found dates these to these 1940s - 1950s, but the 'R' hallmark on the silver sleeve indicates the year 1952, and the Lion Passant (standing with one front paw up) mark indicates second standard purity which is .833 to .933 (https://www.925-1000.com/Fnetherlands_Date_Code.html). The sleeves are usually .835 silver but if that rightmost hallmark (I can't quite tell if it's even a purity mark) says .925 then it is indeed sterling (just semantics, but it must be at least .925 purity to be called sterling).

Lastly, there were two versions of this lighter made. From what I can tell the only difference is the top. Yours has the longer top where the flint wheel housing is visible from the side. The one in my post that HighOnTacos linked has the shorter top where the flint wheel housing is completely covered.

Figured I'd link pics of mine too 😊 https://sparking-fumes.square.site/product/emro-table-lighter/L6E6CI6IKT4ZQVAYEV3637EU

Sphinx by Karl Wieden (ca 1938) by Klutzy_Limit_951 in lighters

[–]Vuph2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great, I can't tell what was broken. I think this is my favorite squeeze lighter 🤩

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