Early 1950s US Navy USS Carbonero Lighter by Penguin
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Early 1950s US Navy USS Carbonero Lighter by Penguin

Code: z99oli90337ss


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1950s Penguin lighter for the United States Navy USS Carbonero SS-337. The front of the lighter has a great enameled medallion showing a fish wielding two missiles and the reverse has a brass dolphins insignia.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: HIGH QUALITY LIGHTER PENGUIN NO. 19531 JAPAN.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX95 L/SABEX1/11

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows some areas of light to medium wear and has some scuffing and a very small dent on the top of the cover.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.