Briquet Tempete Amadou Taper Lighter / Pre 1941 Tax Plate / Vintage

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SHIPPING & HANDLING – PLEASE DO NOT WASTE TIME looking at the POSTAGE & PAYMENTS TAB – simply SCROLL DOWN ON THIS PAGE to see ALL WORLDWIDE shipping costs. The side of this vintage amadou taper lighter carries the pre 1941 French lighter tax plate. The rim around the top is stamped - Briquet Tempete Depose. It has a pull out cap and hook to the amadou tube. The top of the cap is stamped - Tempete. The flint tube screw is not original. Size 75 x 23 x 9.8mm. (25.4mm = 1 inch) Dimensions are approximate. To conform with airline shipping restrictions the lighters that I offer for sale are emptied of fuel and flints are removed. The wadding is removed if it has any trace of fuel. When shipped the lighter is totally inert and comprises only of the components of original manufacture and construction. The pictures of this item my have reflections from the studio lighting and/or dark reflections from the surroundings. SHIPPING & HANDLING - La Poste Courrier / Colissimo - (Based on an estimated weight when packed of 74 grams.) [r1.1m - 6152] To United Kingdom: Package value FROM 4.99 GBP to 165.00 GBP - standard shipping & handling = 6.23 GBP for the International Signed For airmail service. To FRANCE: Colis valuer 4.99 GBP ou PLUS - affranchisement = 7.95 GBP pour Colissimo Recommandé - livraison contre signature. To REST OF EUROPE & EUROPEAN UNION: Package value FROM 4.99 GBP to 165.00 GBP - standard shipping & handling = 6.23 GBP for the International Signed For airmail service. To CANADA, USA (All Zips), S AMERICA, AUSTRALASIA, ASIA & REST OF WORLD: Package value FROM 4.99 GBP to 165.00 GBP - standard shipping & handling = 6.86 GBP for the International Signed For airmail service. PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: PAYPAL IS ACCEPTED. PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDERS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED IN GBP (BRITISH POUNDS STERLING).PayPal payments MUST be received within 5 days of the invoice date. Postal payments must be received within 7 days of the invoice date. After these deadlines, a second invoice will be sent and payment will be expected immediately. An UNPAID item report will be filed within 5 days of the 2nd invoice without further warning.Please note that most of what I offer on eBay is pre used and vintage. I describe any major faults, but often find it impossible to include a full appraisal of every flaw. If this is not acceptable please consider buying a new item from a shop. Mechanical items are sold without guarantee. I will combine shipping costs on multiple purchases and, if requested, will delay shipping. I DO require payment of EACH invoice and will adjust the total shipping costs on the final invoice if necessary.I aim to ship purchases within 4 days of payment being received and cleared.Payments are always acknowledged and an anticipated shipping day notified.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I will always reply but do not leave it too late as I may not be online in the closing stages of an auction.International buyers are responsible for any customs duties and import restrictions imposed by the destination country. Returns Policy: if the item is not as described or is faulty when not described as such, a full refund will be offered. Generally, the cost of return shipping will not be paid. I am in the process of downsizing and this is a PERSONAL item from my diminishing collection of writing equipment, lighters, scientific items and wide range of interesting curios. read more

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