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ARTIFACT:
This is a cool old presentation lighter for twenty-five years of service with Everett Avenue Auto Parts of Chelsea, Massachusetts, which is still in business today. The lighter is engraved with the year 1949 and presented to Abraham Rubin. Rubin's initials are engraved on the opposite side. The company logo and motto WE HAVE IT are above the words: "1924-1949 25th Anniversary Presented to Abraham Rubin by Personnel Everett Ave. Auto Parts". The lighter is in sterling silver and was made by Elgin American.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1949.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-3/4" in height and 2-1/8" in width and 3/8" in thickness
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Hinge.
MARKINGS:
Elgin American MADE IN U.S.A. STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP MBEX13 LAAEX9/13 SLHEX6/14
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The lighter has some medium wear and tarnish; it still works and only needs fluid.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.