Dunhill Bolide Mg Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty Blei & Bottoni

Name: Dunhill Bolide Mg Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty Blei & Bottoni
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA882650
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.

Excellent chrome plated brass body with original black 'hammerite' painted chassis.

Original rubber tyres marked DUNLOP, rubber now hard with some restored areas

Missing the windscreen, replaced black plastic steering wheel,

In excellent sound condition and working order.

Length 6" or 155mm, weight 358 grams.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.5cm (2.17")

Width

15.5cm (6.10")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA882650

Dealers Internal Reference

220216

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 Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty Blei & Bottoni — fig 1. Dunhill Bolide Mg Car Table Cigarette Lighter Novelty Blei & Bottoni

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.

Excellent chrome plated brass body with original black 'hammerite' painted chassis.