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ARTIFACT:
Great 1950's Cadillac salesman promotional advertising lighter from Bland-Willis in Houston, Texas. The front reads: "TONY ALVAREZ BLAND-WILLIS CADILLAC CO. 4717 SAN FELIPE RD. NA 2-1280 HOUSTON, TEXAS" in painted detail. This lighter is a great example of a mid-century Bowers Storm Master aluminum lighter in unfired, near mint condition!
VINTAGE:
Circa 1950's
SIZE:
Approximately 2-3/16" x 1-3/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Painted aluminum, brass grommet
ATTACHMENT:
Hinged lid attached to insert (see photo).
MARKINGS:
"PATS. PEND. STORM MASTER MADE IN THE U.S.A."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an automobile advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TAL94 LAAEX10/15
CONDITION:
9 (Excellent - Near Mint): The lighter shows minor wear, much of the painted details remain, unfired, near mint condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
