RARE MUSICAL LIGHTER JAPAN

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15 years ago
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Description

RARE MUSICAL LIGHTER WITH DRILL BIT ON THE FRONT OF IT  THAT HOWARD HUGHES PATENTED THAT MADE HIM RICH KNOWN AS THE AVIATOR .  IT WAS MADE IN JAPAN AND IT PLAYS SMOKE IN YOUR EYES.  DOESN'T LOOK AS IF IT HAS EVER BEEN USED. THE WICK IS STILL WHITE AND NOT BLACK. 
Category Tobacciana
Medium metal
Distinguishing marks HOWARD HUGHES DRILL BIT ON THE FRONT OF IT. Musical Lighter Partner Japan WROTE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LIGHTER
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 2" wide x 3" tall, 1/2" thick
Date Period MID 20TH CENTURY
Weight ?
History I FOUND IT AT A GARAGE SALE. CAN'T FIND MUCH ABOUT IT OR WHAT ITS WORTH FROM THE INTERNET
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) 0
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Submitted by chaser299

I'm not sure how "rare" this item is. I just bought one at an estate sale in Texas, and there are two postings on this site, and another pair on Ebay. Unfortunately, none of these sources really give me an idea of its value. My opinion, in my market, is in the $18-$25 range.
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