Description
Great Deco 1930's 1940's Lido Eclydo lighter with working 17-jewel Veris watch. The blue and black painted chrome features a plate with the initials: "J. C. R." and a time-piece that shows: "VERIS" with a separate dial to read seconds; arms and numbers are in gilt detail encircled by a green ring. The top of the lighter reads: "ECLYDO" on both sides and the bottom reads: "LIDO", "MADE IN GERMANY".
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's 1940's.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/2" in height x 1-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted, chrome plated brass, gilt brass, glass, steel, 17-jewel watch, cotton wick, brass screw.
ATTACHMENT:To be carried in pocket to light up your smokes.
MARKINGS:"LIDO", "MADE IN GERMANY", "ECLYDO"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX16 LABEX6/16 SAJJX08/03/22
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows moderate wear, some minor paint loss that does not detract, Veris watch is in working condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.