Classification
Description
A barrel shaped table lighter by Dutch company, Poppell. Made from compressioin moulded urea formaldehyde, the lighter has a non-refillable, replacable plastic gas tank. The body of the lighter is made in three parts, the top and base being connected by a ring trimmed with two silver coloured bands. Made in England, circa 1962 for Poppell.
Inscriptions
moulded: "MADE IN ENGLAND POPPELL" (base of outer case)
moulded: "POPPELL MADE IN ENGLAND BRIT. PAT. No. 901083" (gas tank cover)
Object number
AIBDC : 009005SA
Date
1962 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| urea formaldehyde | case |
| UF | |
| unidentified | gas tank |
| metal | lighter mechanism |
Dimensions
Height
90mm
Diameter
45mm