rare art deco kawee figural nude mirror striker lighter

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offered is a fabulous late 1920's or early 1930's art deco figural "mirror with nude" pocket petrol striker lighter. the nickel silver "alpacca" plated lighter is a miniature version of a silver woman's vanity hand mirror. one side features an embossed deco filigree design while other has a wonderful female in dressing gown. the long handle pulls out to reveal the striker wand which is then struck against the flint strip. the side of the mirror has a small loop to use for vest pocket chain attachment. the lighter is marked kawee 390 and alpacca. alpacca is a nickel silver finish resembling silver. the striker was manufactured by kawee of germany.. this feels exactly like a pirona striker while some collectors feel kawee was part of KW or karl wieden. either way-this is a fantastic miniature striker lighter. the nude female also comes in a version with the back side being a tennis racket design. that version is featured in the batschmann striker book as shown. the lighter measures about 2-3/4" long x 1-1/4" wide and is in excellent lite used condition. some old tiny bits of flint dust will easily clean. a new flint strip would be required for use but i am selling as a collectible. the unusual mirror with female lighter is very showy and would look wonderful with any figural pocket striker lighter or nude female collection. overall read more

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