Vintage Japan Chrome Butane Gas Pipe Lighter Lift Arm 1960s 1970s For Sale

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Vintage Japan Chrome Butane Gas Pipe Lighter Lift Arm 1960s 1970s:
$39.95

Vintage Japanese-made chrome-finish butane gas pocket / pipe lighter dating from approximately the 1960s-1970s period.
Features an unusual lift-arm style mechanism with a fold-out curved lighting arm, flint wheel and adjustable gas system.
The lighter is clearly marked:
JAPAN
The folding arm is marked:
GAS
This style of compact Japanese gas lighter was produced during the mid-20th century and is particularly associated with the large Japanese lighter industry of the postwar period.
The lighter has a substantial metal body with bright chrome finish and an interesting mechanical design.
Country of Origin: JapanType: Butane Gas LighterStyle: Lift Arm / Pipe LighterFinish: ChromeApproximate Era: 1960s-1970sMarkings: JAPAN / GAS
The lighter shows honest vintage use with scratches and finish wear throughout.
It has not been fueled or operationally tested and is being offered as a collectible vintage lighter.
Please see all photographs for exact condition, markings and construction.