Vintage Military Lighters
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Vintage 'Military Tank' Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a military tank. Rotating gun turret with a lighter
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Metal
Rare WW2 Military Jeep Cigarette Case with Lighter and Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A unique smokers memorabilia set from early post WW2 occupied Germany. A military style jeep with
Category
20th Century German Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Trench Military U.S. Service Lighter by Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
military use, dates back to 1940. It stands out as one of the rare Dunhill lighters designed for the masses
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Silver
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
A beautiful military American service lighter
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 2.36 in W 1.1 in D 0.67 in
Silver Plated WW2 Novelty 'Jerrican' Table Lighter, French, 1940s
By Clodion France
Located in London, GB
A very unusual ‘military chic’ novelty table lighter, known as the ‘Jerrican’, made to resemble a
Category
1940s French Other Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Silver Plate
Grenade-Shaped Sterling Silver Table Cigar Lighter, Birmingham, 1932
Located in London, GB
Guards 1923-1928.'
This lighter of military interest has a very pleasing shape in the hand and was
Category
1930s English Vintage Military Lighters
Materials
Silver
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Vintage Military Lighters For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage military lighters available for sale. Each of these unique vintage military lighters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and plastic. Vintage military lighters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage military lighters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern and Art Deco vintage military lighters are of considerable interest. Vintage military lighters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Walter Baier Company, Aldo Londi and Alfred Dunhill are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Military Lighters?
Prices for vintage military lighters start at $300 and top out at $14,395 with the average selling for $840.
Questions About Vintage Military Lighters
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.