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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s World Globe Brass Cigarette Lighter Germany
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s World Globe Brass Cigarette Lighter Germany
4 h x 2.5 diameter
Original unrestored preowned
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1980s Italian Glass Cigarette Lighter with Bronze Border
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Italian glass cigarette lighter with bronze border.
Category
Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
In the Form of a smoking Gentleman.
Hat Hinges
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Aluminum Block Lift Arm Side Wheel Cigarette Lighter
2.13 x 1 W x .63
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter with Original Box and Papers
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
Vintage boxed Dunhill lighter with booklet
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate