NAPIER Surefire 1928 Art Deco Asymmetric Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

The Surefire petrol lighter made by Napier.

This a very rare antique pocket petrol lighter created in Meriden United States by The Napier Company during the art deco period, back in the 1928. This is the Surefire pocket lighter model, which was masterfully designed with an unusual asymmetric shape. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and the sides are embellished with engine turned linear geometric patterns. This model itself is rare and just a few specimens are known in sterling silver or yellow gold. The lighter feature an unusual lift-arm, since the spring for the lift-arm is integrated in the arm. It was patented in 1929 in Canada by Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross. The lighter is in excellent and near mint collectable condition.

Country: United States.

Period: Art-Deco 1928.

Material: .925/.999 Sterling silver

Finish: Engine turned and engraved with linears patterns.

Model: The Surefire Lighter. Pocket petrol.

Inventor & Patents: Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross. 

Manufacturer: The Napier Company.

Weight: 53.3 Grams, (34.20 Dwt).

Measurements: 51 mm by 34 mm by 15 mm (2.01 x 1.35 x 0.59 Inches). Measures taken from the longer and wider sides.

Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and signed in full as follows, "NAPIER THE SUREFIRE LIGHTER STERLING PATENTS PENDING".

Note: This Napier Surefire petrol lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. 

Condition: The overall condition of this Napier Surefire petrol lighter is excellent condition with minimal traces of wear in the silver. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D082325MNES/1.580