Antique 1946 Solid Sterling Silver Petrol Lighter Birmingham Hallmarked 925 For Sale

Antique 1946 English Solid Sterling Silver Petrol Lighter – Birmingham HallmarkedA beautiful and highly collectible English solid sterling silver petrol lighter, dating to 1946, with an exceptionally attractive engine-turned and pierced geometric design.This is a particularly interesting example as the outer case and the internal lighter assembly are both hallmarked, demonstrating the quality and substantial silver construction of the piece.The British assay marks include the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver (925) and the Birmingham Anchor assay mark, together with the appropriate date letter “W” for 1946. Multiple hallmarks can be seen across the lighter, including on the removable outer section and internal assembly.The lighter features an elaborate combination of finely engraved wave/chevron decoration surrounded by a distinctive pierced geometric border. The craftsmanship is excellent and gives the piece a wonderful Art Deco / mid-century appearance.Weight: approximately 43.33 grams, as shown in the photographs.The petrol mechanism is complete with flint wheel, wick and removable internal assembly. The lighter shows normal signs of age and previous use, including light surface marks, scratches and patina consistent with an item approximately 80 years old. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the actual condition.The lighter is supplied with the box shown in the photographs. The box is included for presentation/storage purposes and is not claimed to be the original factory box.A superb piece of post-war British silversmithing and a particularly attractive addition to a collection of antique lighters, English silver, smoking accessories or vintage gentleman’s accessories.Key Features:* Genuine English solid Sterling Silver
* British 925 silver hallmarks
* Birmingham Assay Office Anchor mark
* Date letter “W” – 1946
* Petrol / wick lighter mechanism
* Hallmarked outer case and internal assembly
* Intricate engine-turned geometric decoration
* Approximate total weight: 43.33 g
* Approximately 80 years old
* Highly collectible vintage English silver lighterPlease study all photographs carefully for the exact condition, hallmarks, decoration and mechanism. The photographs form part of the description.The lighter will be posted completely empty of fuel for safe transportation.