RARE MUSICAL LIGHTER JAPAN

By toiletpaper, 9 December, 2010
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
For Sale?
No
Photos

chaser299

13 years 10 months ago

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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