{"product_id":"otis-1929-art-deco-skyscraper-green-lacquered-desk-table-lighter-in-chromed-steel","title":"OTIS 1929 Art-Deco Skyscraper Green Lacquered Desk Table Lighter In Chromed Steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eArt-deco desk petrol lighter designed by\u003ci\u003e Elgin-Otis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis is a beautiful and highly collectible \u003cb\u003eAmerican Art Deco petrol desk lighter\u003c\/b\u003e, manufactured by \u003cb\u003eElgin-Otis\u003c\/b\u003e, circa \u003cb\u003e1929\u003c\/b\u003e. The lighter is masterfully constructed in polished chrome-plated steel with striking green lacquer decoration, showcasing the sophisticated industrial aesthetic characteristic of the period. Designed in the iconic Art Deco skyscraper style, this entirely manual lighter features a distinctive stepped architectural form rising from an elegant oval stepped base. Its geometric proportions and vertical silhouette evoke the monumental skyscrapers that became synonymous with the modernist architecture of 1920s America. A superb example of early American Art Deco industrial design, this rare model combines functionality with sculptural presence. Its compact desk-top format makes it an elegant gentleman's desk accessory, while its striking architectural appearance makes it an exceptional conversation piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eA rare and iconic design with excellent eye appeal, this Elgin-Otis lighter is a wonderful addition to any collection of Art Deco objects, vintage mechanical lighters, or American industrial design. A fabulous and highly collectible gift for the discerning connoisseur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe Elgin-Otis Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThese lighters, often referred to by collectors as Otis-Elgin Craft, are highly distinctive American Art Deco mechanical lighters produced primarily from the late 1920s through the 1940s. Celebrated for their architectural styling, these pieces reflect the fascination with the geometric forms and soaring skyscraper architecture that defined the Art Deco period. The lighters were manufactured by the Otis Manufacturing Company of Chicago, working in association with the Elgin Craft \/ Elgin American brand. An important historical distinction is that these lighters were not manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company, despite the Elgin name appearing on many examples. The name derives from Elgin American, a division of the Illinois Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois. The distinctive Otis mechanism and architectural designs are associated with patents developed during the late 1920s, including a 1927 patent by Herbert Strausser. The company's production encompassed a fascinating variety of mechanical lighters and combination smoking accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAmong the most celebrated examples are the imposing Skyscraper table lighters, characterized by their tall, rectangular profiles and strong geometric construction, closely resembling the vertical architecture of contemporary Art Deco skyscrapers. Many were manufactured in chrome-plated metal and colored enamel, particularly black, green, and red. Other important forms include desk-top cigarette boxes and table sets, frequently incorporating chrome-plated steel, lacquered enamel, cedar-lined cigarette compartments, and a removable central Otis lighter. Compact combination pocket models were also produced, sometimes integrating cigarette cases or other mechanical functions. Of particular rarity are examples in which an Elgin pocket watch was incorporated directly into the lighter, creating an unusual combination of horological and smoking technology. These exceptional pieces are especially desirable among collectors because they demonstrate the innovative approach to multifunctional design characteristic of the period. Today, Elgin Otis lighters are prized for their architectural Art Deco aesthetics, mechanical ingenuity, rarity, and historical association with the golden age of American industrial design. Their combination of chrome, enamel, geometric forms, and ingenious mechanisms makes them highly collectible examples of American Art Deco design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Chicago, United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Art Deco, 1928-30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Elgin-Otis Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Skyscraper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Polished chromed steel and vivid green lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Semi automatic lift arm desk lighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: 170.5 Grams, (109.30 Dwt).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: H. 96 mm by L. 77 mm by D. 24 mm (3.80 x 3.02 x 0.92 Inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full as follows, \"\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eELGIN CRAFT OTIS FUEL PAT PEND.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: This \u003cb\u003eElgin-Otis \u003c\/b\u003edesk\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003elighter 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe overall condition of this \u003cb\u003eElgin-Otis \u003c\/b\u003edesk lighter is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to any part and is in working-display condition. All parts are secured in the settings. This lighter was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition \u0026amp; authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eINVENTORY REF: D0080726ENMK\/.6723\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42542028324946,"sku":"D0080726ENMK\/.6723","price":1598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/4442\/6057\/files\/IMG_3664-3_e6c963f2-4e8f-487d-a0e8-7d956a2d6241.jpg?v=1787251390","url":"https:\/\/treasurefinejewelry.com\/products\/otis-1929-art-deco-skyscraper-green-lacquered-desk-table-lighter-in-chromed-steel","provider":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}