Vintage Cigarette Lighters

Lighters

Edalco

Switzerland

Edalco Lighter

JDK-0AD

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Edison Mfg. Co. - SEE: Pak-A-Lite

EIN

EIN Golden Seal Automatic Lighter

Gold plated & needlepoint
ICK-0AB

Electro-Match SEE: Korex

Elgin SEE: Fay Manufacturing

Elgin American (Illinois Watch Case Company)

"Elgin" lighters were also produced by Fay Manufacturing Co., Chicago - see: Fay Manufacturing

Elgin American IdaLite Lighter

c. 1912
BBL-0C0

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Otis - Elgin Craft Lift Arm Lighter

Otis Manufacturing using the Elgin Craft trade name. c. Late-1920s This is a sterling silver version.

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Elgin American Magic Action Lighter

Elgin American Lighter

This model has a Ronson works due to a patent infringement suit with Ronson where Elgin lost. Unable to pay Ronson damages, Ronson instead produced all works for the Elgin lighters for a time; only the exterior case is Elgin American.
IESL-0AB

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Elgin American '400' Lighter

This model started in the early to mid 1950s The flint mechanism in this lighter is unique. The top of the lighter pulls off for filling and flint replacement. The bottom of the case is where fluid goes; there is a little lever handle on the top part that is pulled up to replace flint.

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Elgin American Magic Action Lite-O-Matic Case

late 1940s. When case is closed, lighter is automatically activated.
KbK-0AG

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Elite

Japan

Elite Automatic Lighter

States series c. early-mid 1950s

Elstra-Lite SEE: RM Co.

Empire

Japan

Empire States Series Lighter

Early to mid 1950 s

Emson Products

Bridgeport, CT was the owner of the product; manufactured by American Metal Products Co. - See Article: Hexagon: Jewel of a Lighter

Hexagon Aluminum Lighter

From the mid-1940s

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Esco

Esco Aluminum Lighter

1940s

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Esprit

Esprit Lighter

Photos show with the top up for lighting a cigarette as well as the removal of the bottom panel for fueling and the cover arm for replacement of flint. The links immediately below are images showing the process of changing flint and fueling. c. 1950

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JIK-0BI
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IHK-0BE
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Esquire

Japan

Esquire See-O-Matic Lighter

1960s. A Scripto Vu-Lighter knock off. 3 chimney vent holes; 'S' on front of cap. Very sililar lighter also made by Globe under the same name: See-O-Matic

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Ester

Japan

Ester Automatic Lighter

Florida States Series lighter c. early-mid 1950s

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Eterno

Eterno Giant Lift Arm Table Lighter

Likely made in Japan shortly after World War 2; it is so similar to others known to be made at that time. Stands 4 3/8" tall when closed.
FKL-0AF

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Ever - SEE: TCW

Everlasting Match

Everlasting Match Striker Lighter

1934 Chicago World's Fair
JK-0BC

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Everlite

Canada

Everlite Lighter

IAK-0A0

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Everlite Aristocrat Lighter

GHL-0AE

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Eveready

Eveready Automatic Lighter

c. Late 1940s

Everflow

Everflow Bakelite Table Lighters

1930

Everflow Lucite Table Lighter

1938

The Executive

The Executive Table Lighter

Though a nice looking lighter, it is cheaply made. The covering, which seems to want to mimick leather, is actually a composite paper product that will virtually dissolve in water. Ironically, it is easily cleaned with Windex and a soft toothbrush, if done quickly and gently then patted with a towel to dry the surface and allowed to air dry fully; any undue pressure or excessive liquid will start to dissolve the covering! A very similar looking lighter of higher quality, slightly larger, and 2 ounces heavier was made by Daltis.
 AaL-0A0

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