Silver Lighter In The Shape Of A Lighthouse, Short & Mason, Birmingham, 1931

A rare collectible silver lighter shaped like a lighthouse, crafted in 1931 in Birmingham by the renowned firm Short & Mason, known for its precision instruments and refined desk accessories. Reflecting the aesthetics of British Art Deco, this piece combines sculptural elegance with functionality. The upper section is designed as a removable lantern with a hinged lid that conceals the wick and flint. The square base features a compartment for batteries. The underside is lined with green felt to protect surfaces.

The symbolic shape of the lighthouse lends architectural clarity and depth of meaning, evoking light, direction, and safety. This lighter is a rare and elegant object, worthy of a gentleman’s study or smoking room, where one appreciates the technical elegance of the early 20th century.

Hallmarks: Birmingham hallmarks (1931), manufacturer’s mark Short & Mason.
Dimensions: Height 17 cm.
Weight: 165 g.
Condition: The mechanism is not working; servicing is required. Otherwise, the overall condition is good, with natural signs of age.

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