Rare Vintage Half Giant Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter, Circa 1950

A rare silver plated Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, Vintage mid-20th century very large "half-giant" size, the perspex body enclosing decoration of fish, in multiple colours and chrome-plated lift-arm. The "Aquarium" lighters were all designed and hand-made by Ben Shillingford (1904-2000), whose unique skills in designing, carving and hand-painting the Perspex panels could never be equalled. Upon his retirement, the skills necessary to continue to manufacture the "Aquarium" lighter could not be found, and production ceased. No two "Aquarium" lighters are the same and each is a unique work of art. The lighter is marked "Dunhill" both to the arm and base, the base is also stamped "Dunhill Lighter". Serial number "REG. No 737418". In full working order, it dates to year 1950's. Aquarium lighters are extremely rare and collectable, in great condition. The silver plate is still very good with very minimal wear. Size height: 8cm width: 10 x 5cm Overall weight: 472g. See Less

• Creator:  Alfred Dunhill (Manufacturer)
• Dimensions:  Height: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)Width: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
• Materials and Techniques:  Acrylic
• Place of Origin:  United Kingdom
• Period:  1950-1959
• Date of Manufacture:  1950
• Condition:  Good
• Seller Location:  London, GB
• Reference Number: 1stDibs: LU5803224974272