Dunhill Bolide Mg M Type Sports Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty

Name: Dunhill Bolide Mg M Type Sports Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA711288
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Description

Rare novelty Dunhill Bolide MG motor car table lighter, circa 1930s

as shown in the Blei & Bottoni Dunhill lighter book.

According to the book this model first appeared in the Rue de la Paix in 1934, the second model having the lighter under the bonnet, all known examples are unmarked.

The lighter mechanism occupies the passengers seat, when the gear lever is pulled (against a spring) the flame cover is raised, a spark is produced on release.

Chrome plated brass body with original black 'hammerite' painted chassis.

Missing the windscreen, replaced non original rubber tyres, some light spotting and scratches to the chrome, nothing bad, otherwise all original,

In very good condition and working order.

Length 6" or 155mm, weight 366 grams.

Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA711288

Dealers Internal Reference

180713

Dealers Notes

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Description

Rare novelty Dunhill Bolide MG motor car table lighter, circa 1930s

as shown in the Blei & Bottoni Dunhill lighter book.

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According to the book this model first appeared in the Rue de la Paix in 1934, the second model having the lighter under the bonnet, all known examples are unmarked.

Andrew Nethercott Antiques

fig 1. Dunhill Bolide MG M Type Sports Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty — fig 1. Dunhill Bolide Mg M Type Sports Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty

The lighter mechanism occupies the passengers seat, when the gear lever is pulled (against a spring) the flame cover is raised, a spark is produced on release.

Chrome plated brass body with original black 'hammerite' painted chassis.