![]() This before was the internet and I didn't know books about vintage lighters even existed. It set me on a path of seeking lighters everywhere: at local flea markets, antique shops, thrift stores, et al. That little silver lift arm was a work of art to me, a memento of a time in history when quality, elegant design, and affordable cost were not mutually exclusive concepts. Its craftsmanship and durability was in stark contrast to the disposable and generic flip-top lighters sold in most convenience stores. I fell in love with the uniqueness of the lift arm design. Up to that point, I'd only been exposed to Bics and Zippos and the idea that a cigarette lighter could be anything beyond a utilitarian means of lighting a smoke was a revelation. I found my first vintage lighter at a flea market when I was 16, a sterling silver arm lift lighter made in Mexico during the 1940s about the size of a half dollar. What is the story behind it?įor me, it is a melding of two passions. Your lighter collection owing to your excellent photographs is quiteįamous among the world. ![]()
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