TREASURE FINE JEWELRY

BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel

$498.00

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Petrol pocket lighter designed by Robert Ernest Beney.

This is an unusual petrol pocket lighter, created in London England by the Beney company back in the 1940. This lighter is the Penge semiautomatic model and has been crafted with modernist art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with engine turned geometric designs. The lighter is in near mint condition with very little trace of use. This lighter is a treasure from the past, that embodies the elegance and style of its era, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Brand & Model: Beney, Penge

Mechanism: Petrol, push button semi-automatic.

Material: Chrome, steel and brass.

Year: 1940-1946.

Weight: 49.5 Grams, (31.75 Dwt).

Measurements: 53 mm by 40 mm by 10 mm (2.09 x 1.58 x 0.39 Inches).

Hallmarks: The lighter is stamped at the base with British marks and signed in full, "BENEY PENGE MODEL MADE IN ENGLAND".

The Beney Company

The Beney Company was founded by Robert Ernest Beney in 1918, who invented and sold the first Beney mechanical lighter in 1919, three years prior to Dunhill. Beney also designed an automatic mechanism for Dunhill's hunting horn lighter, which operated by inverting the horn. The company was sold in 1938 and renamed Beney, Ltd., operating in Saville Works, Croydon Road, Beckenham, Kent. Beney, Ltd. produced pipes under the name Saville and also owned H. Perkins & Sons, who at one point made Ascot pipes. The biggest selling line manufactured by Beney was the Economic Gas Lighter which hung on the side of housewife's gas cookers and was also used for lighting Bunsen burners in laboratories. In 1939-1940 the company moved its administration to the Beney Lighter premises in Beckenham after the Head Office at Trinity Square along with many company records were destroyed in a 'doodlebug' flying bomb attack. Beney Ltd. continued producing lighters at least through the late 1954.

Note: This lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need proper lighter fluid. Was serviced, tested and is in perfect working condition.

Condition: The overall condition of this lighter is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the chromed steel and is in working-display condition. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D070624MENH/.5630