The Gentleman's Collection

2 Dunhill and IM Corona Sterling Silver and Silver-Plated Lift-Arm Lighters

Live auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Dunhill and IM Corona lift-arm pocket lighters. The first is a pipe lighter by IM Corona featuring a sterling silver filigree overlay on an orange marbled celluloid or resin body. The second is a Dunhill Unique model lighter with a silver-plated diamond-textured body and gold-plated trim. The IM Corona lighter is constructed with an intricate scrollwork filigree over an orange marbled ground, with the silver back surface displaying engraved fan patterns. The Dunhill lighter features a textured engine-turned body with gold-plated lift-arm mechanism and caps. A black leather protective pouch with orange contrast stitching and an embossed manufacturer logo is included with the Dunhill lighter. Marked on the underside. 3" H x 1" W.

15C


Condition report:

Both lighters exhibit significant wear consistent with heavy use. The IM Corona lighter shows substantial tarnish to the silver surfaces and top mechanism. The Dunhill lighter displays loss of gold plating on the top mechanism and lift-arm, as well as pitting and surface tarnish on the textured body. The leather pouch shows scuffing and wear to the edges.