Bidspirit auction | Sterling Silver “The Howitt Lighter”

Sterling Silver “The Howitt Lighter” Petrol Lighter – Sheffield 1946 - An English petrol lighter known as The Howitt Lighter, housed in a sterling silver sleeve decorated with a finely engraved geometric pattern. The internal lighter mechanism can be removed from the silver casing and is fitted with a striking wheel. Hallmarked DRH, with the sterling silver lion passant, Sheffield crown assay mark and date letter D for 1946. The model name THE HOWITT LIGHTER is stamped inside the casing. Dimensions: 6 × 3 cm. Total weight: 64.2 g, including the lighter mechanism, which is not made entirely of silver. The flint is not functioning, and the lighter has not been tested with fuel. Age-related wear, scratches and patina. Please examine the photographs for condition.