Smoking & Tobacco Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1960s presentation lighter by Prince for the United States Navy's Admiral Frederick J. Becton, Commander of the Mine Force Pacific Fleet. The reverse of the lighter has a great enameled blue flag with two silver stars...

ARTIFACT: This is a mint 1950s boxed set of "his and hers" lighters by Vulcan with dolphin engravings and an enameled medallion for the USS Albacore on each. The Albacore was commissioned in 1953 as a test sub and can now be seen at Albacore Park in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1955-1956 Wellington lighter for the United States Army 246th Transport Company (AAM) Army Aviation at Chofu-Sendal, Japan. The reverse of the lighter has an enameled medallion showing a plane flying past a majestic mountain...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s advertising lighter for Smith's Chrome Plating of Walla Walla, Washington. It is factory-engraved lighter by Park Lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2", and 1/2" deep...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s advertising lighter for Dudlik Gasket of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania . It is a factory-engraved lighter by Park Lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2", and 1/2" deep...

ARTIFACT: 1950s NEW PENN TRUCKING E 1556 ADVERTISING LIGHTER. Factory engraved by Park Lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2 ¼" high, 1 ½", and ½" deep. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Aluminum...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique presentation lighter presented by the Hi-C juice drink corporation to a Fred Maurer, possibly a Vice President or Sales Director. VINTAGE: Late 1950s. SIZE: Overall H 4-1/4". Lighter H 3-3/4" x 1-1/8" W x...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Perma-Pic lighter for the United States Navy USS Aeolus ARC-Formerly an attack cargo ship named the Turandot, the Aeolus was rechristened in 1954 as a cable repair ship. The front of the lighter shows a black and silver...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Penguin lighter for the Royal Canadian Air Force 1st Fighter Wing at Marville, France. The front of the lighter has a splendid enameled medallion bearing the RCAF motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (Through Adversity to the Stars)...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Wellington lighter for the United States Air Force Special Services Ramstein Rams. The front of the lighter has a blue and white enameled medallion showing a daunting ram's head and the reverse reads VIELEN DANK RAMSTEIN...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1959 Penguin lighter for the United States Navy Exchange grand opening at Yokohama, Japan. The front has an engraved anchor bearing the letters USN and the reverse reads: GRAND OPENING JUNE 1959. VINTAGE: Circa 1959...

ARTIFACT: This is a Korean War era Konwal lighter for the United States Navy USS Fechteler destroyer (DD-870). The front of the lighter has a robin's egg-blue medallion with the ship's coat of arms. VINTAGE: Circa Korean War. SIZE: Approximately...