Elegant Made in Occupied Japan Pocket Lighter Vintage Chrome Windproof Flip Top

Made in the years after World War II, when Japanese export goods were stamped 'Occupied Japan', this little flip-top pocket lighter is a neat piece of post-war history. Collectors of tobacciana and Occupied Japan items look for these slim windproof petrol lighters, and this one would sit well in a display of vintage smoking accessories or a desk-top collection of pocket lighters.

Details

• The bottom is stamped with the script word 'Elegant' and 'MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN'.
• It is a chrome-plated metal case with a hinged flip lid and an outside hinge.
• Inside are a flint wheel, a wick and a vented windproof chimney.
• It is a lighter-fluid (petrol) style lighter and weighs about 2 oz.

Condition: Heavy scratching and worn chrome all over the case, with brass showing at the lid seam and worn edges. There are a few rust or brown spots on the bottom, and the chimney has a rough edge near the hinge side. It is sold untested and may need a flint, wick and fuel before use. See photos for the full cosmetic condition.

Photos are part of the description. Packed with care and shipped promptly.