Thorens Single Claw Antique Lighter SILVER PLATED Art Deco Pat 137508 Working For Sale

An Exceptional and beautifully preserved piece of historical Swiss Precision Engineering.Up for sale is a magnificent, authentic Silver Plated1920s Thorens \"Single-Claw\" semi-automatic petrol pocket lighter. Featuring the highly sought-after early mechanical design, this premium Swiss antique is an absolute survivor and an elite addition to any serious tobacciana collection.Mechanical Condition & Functionality:
This 100-year-old piece is fully operational and has been carefully brought back to life. The spring tension is robust, snapping open instantly at the press of the side release button.In the interest of absolute honesty for collectors,please note that it does not always light on every single strike. Like many genuine pocket antiques of this vintage, it can be a bit temperamental; it sparks beautifully and performs best with a fresh soft flint, but it may become tricky to catch a flame once the flint wears. That being said,once set up, it is a solid, consistent runnerthat fires up beautifully.Key Features & Markings:

• Stunning Premium Finish:Stamped\"SILVER PLATED\"on the upper spine hinge. One side features a beautiful, incredibly crisp Art Deco engine-turned/barleycorn geometric pattern, while the reverse face remains smooth and polished.
• Blank Monogram Shield:Features a central oval cartouche that iscompletely unengraved, a major plus for collectors looking for a clean, non-personalized item.
• Authentic Base Stamps:Firmly marked on the left with the early anchor logo\"THORENS SWISS MADE\"and on the right with\"BRIT. PAT. JANUARY 1920 No 137508\".

Condition:This lighter is incredibly clean and has been safely preserved to an exceptionally high standard. The factory silver plating is remarkably bright, retaining a mirror-like shine with minimalbrassing or plate losson the corners or high-wear areas - which is extraordinarily rare for a pocket piece of this vintage.The internal mechanisms are equally immaculate. The serrated file wheel, single-claw lifting arm, and interior casing are free of heavy carbon soot and rust. The snuffer cap closes tightly to prevent rapid fuel evaporation, and the mechanism button is fully intact, robust and operational.The perfect piece ready to lock into a serious collection.
📦 Shipping & Postal Safety:

• To comply strictly withUK postal regulations, this lighter has been professionally flushed out with pure 100% isopropyl alcohol and allowed to dry completely. It is100% empty, bone-dry, and completely scent-free.
• It will require standard lighter fluid (petrol) and a fresh flint upon arrival to operate, (Dunhill blue flints are included in the packaging).
• It will be packed with extreme care and shipped exclusively viaRoyal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteedby 1pmto ensure full tracked insurance coverage for a high-value antique.

Please study the high-resolution photos closely to appreciate the stunning cosmetic condition of this investment-grade Swiss timepiece.