A rare chrome plated Dunhill Aquarium table lighter with 'Game fish' theme. A leaping Tarpon on the front face and a leaping Marlin on the reverse.
"This is one of the most interesting Aquarium lighters that I've had," says Tim, Bentleys' founder. "Game fish are rarely featured on Aquariums and to have both iconic trophy fish on one lighter is a scarcity."
First seen in 1949, the creation of the Aquarium designs used a reverse intaglio technique where the inside of the four lucite (perspex) panels were first carved and then foiled & painted. This was a complicated process but one that successfully produced the three dimensional effect that these lighters became renowned for.
The lighter has been professionally serviced and is in full working order. It is offered with the benefit of a one-year guarantee.
Dimensions: 9.75 cm/3⅞ inches (width) x 5 cm/2 inches (depth) x 7.5 cm/3 inches (height).
Bibliography:
The Dunhill Petrol Lighter. A 'Unique' Story by David Blei and Luciano Bottoni
