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ARTIFACT:
Great vintage early 1960's Volkswagen advertising lighter, made in Japan for Price Associates in Springfield, Massachusetts. The lighter features a brushed finish and a blue, enamel "VW" logo in the center. The underside of the lighter reads: "MADE IN JAPAN FOR PRICE ASSOCIATES SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS". This example is in unfired, near mint condition and was possibly owned by a member of the Volkswagen sales staff and came along with additional promotional items, see links below.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1960's
SIZE:
Approximately 2" x 1-1/4"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Brushed copper plated brass, enamel, wick
ATTACHMENT:
Hinged lid
MARKINGS:
"MADE IN JAPAN FOR PRICE ASSOCIATES SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS", "56"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an automobile collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJX15 LABEX12/15
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The lighter shows minor to moderate surface wear and in unfired, near mint condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
