Vintage 1930s Marathon Slide-A-Lite Cigarette Case Lighter Art Deco Black Enamel For Sale
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Vintage 1930s Marathon Slide-A-Lite Cigarette Case Lighter Art Deco Black Enamel: $48.00
A beautiful, highly collectible 1930s authentic Art Deco Marathon \"Slide-A-Lite\" combination pocket cigarette case and automatic lighter. Produced by the Marathon Company of Attleboro, MA, this sleek pre-war accessory features a gorgeous black enamel body paneled in crisp chrome trim. The front features a wonderful, original engraved monogram plaque reading \"MOM.\"Unlike standard lift-arm mechanisms, the Slide-A-Lite functions by sliding the front body panels vertically, which automatically snaps the lighter cap open. The inner hinge plate is clearly stamped with the classic Marathon diamond logo, \"Made in U.S.A.\", and Patent No. 2,055,465 dating it to the late 1930s. A fantastic piece of American industrial tobaccoriana history, a wonderful sentimental heirloom display piece, or a striking addition to an Art Deco vanity collection! Measurements:• Total Height: Approx. 4.25\"• Width: Approx. 2.5\"• Depth: Slim pocket profile (approx. 0.4\") Important Shipping & Provenance Note:In compliance with standard postal rules, this item will ship completely empty of fluid. This item was retrieved from long-term storage in a Pacific Northwest estate with a history of pets and smoking. It is solid and structurally clean with minimal storage dust, sold exactly as shown in its authentic vintage state.
