AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
TWO 18TH CENTURY BRASS BODY TINDER LIGHTERS.Larger of two measures 7-1/2" with heavy gauge tinder storage box and attached integrally cast candlestick holder. Wood grip has been broken and repaired at wrist and re-varnished, otherwise complete and functional. The second, more petite of this pair, has engraved tinder box door and an engraved deer on top brass flat, tapering to a small bulbous finial. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Both are functional with cleaned brass with yellow patina. Iron patina on mechanisms with pitting on trigger guard, frizzen and cock on the larger of this pair. Both lighters appear complete and functional. 49476-68 JS (1,500-2,500)