LANCEL Paris 1935 Desk Table Petrol Lighter With Square Clock In Gilt Brass
Art deco petrol desk lighter designed by Lancel Paris.
This is a beautiful and rare Art Deco desk petrol lighter, created in Paris, France, by the luxury house of Lancel, circa 1935. The lighter is elegantly designed with an integrated square clock featuring Arabic numerals, combining horological functionality with the practical purpose of a mechanical petrol lighter. It is finely crafted in solid gilt brass, with steel components incorporated into the mechanical mechanism and a protective crystal covering the clock dial. The lighter is fitted with a discreet concealed push-button ignition mechanism and a screw-type fuel filler, maintaining the clean geometric lines characteristic of the Art Deco period. The harmonious combination of gilded metal, architectural proportions, and integrated timepiece demonstrates the refined taste and innovative design associated with luxury accessories of the era.
A particularly attractive and unusual example, distinguished by its elegant proportions, sophisticated construction, and excellent visual appeal. A wonderful collectible for connoisseurs of Lancel, Art Deco design, vintage mechanical lighters, and early combination timepiece accessories.
Country: Paris, France.
Period: Art-deco 1935-1938.
Manufacturer: Lancel Paris.
Materials: Gilt bronze, steel and crystal.
Featuring: Mechanical push button, square clock with seconds, minutes & hours hands
Weight: 502 Grams, (0.50 Kg.).
Measurements: H. 95.25 mm by L. 88.9 mm by D. 36 mm (3.75 x 3.5 x 1.42 Inches).
House of Lancel
This is a Parisian luxury house founded in 1876. This iconic Parisian house offers bold and elegant products to keep pace with active modern women. Born in the bustling Faubourgs area, it allies aged-honored craft with creative flair. Energetic and vibrant, functionality is coupled with fanciful touches to meet the needs of contemporary women. Precursor at heart, Lancel initially designed products for smokers, incorporating clever details such as briar pipes fitted with a safety coating (1893) or its very first automatic pocket lighter in 1927 which “neither soiled fingers nor gloves”. Its bags, truly versatile multi-faceted purses, later became an indispensable fashion accessory, cleverly replacing women’s pockets. Launched in 1987, its bucket bag still remains today an iconic design and embodies Lancel’s avant-garde style. Innovation also lies at the heart of its luggage range, such as the Mistral bag made with resistant Nylon canvas, which revolutionized travel in 1982. Founded by Angèle and Alphonse Lancel, at 20 passage des Petites Ecuries in Paris, the artisanal pipes factory was transformed into a luxury brand by Albert Lancel in 1901 during the Parisian Roaring Twenties. Its four categories of products for women, men, lifestyle and travel evolved with times and encapsulate the Parisian chic. Settled at 8 Place de l’Opéra since 1929, its flagship store shelters the Lancel spirit. One can glean the new trends and novelties of the brand at this emblematic address where windows open up over the buoyant Parisian life. Lancel keeps up with times and imposes a signature coveted by the impetuous and playful Parisian women, promoting luxury for all.
Note: This Lancel desk petrol lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper lighter fluid. Was tested and is in working condition.
Condition: The overall condition of this Lancel desk lighter-clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage and all parts are working and secured in the settings. This lighter was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D080726BONM/.8876
