Collectible Dunhill Lighters

What You Need to Know Before You Buy Collectible Dunhill Lighters

If you are looking for a vintage Dunhill lighter to add to your collection, eBay has a large selection of affordable models for sale. Before you make your purchase, there are some things to know about Dunhill lighters that might help you make your final selection.

The styles that eBay has for sale include the Dunhill Rollalite cigarette lighter, which is a handheld pocket lighter with a ribbed case, and the Rollalite, which is available in a gold-tone or silver-tone finish.

Varieties of Dunhill pocket or handheld lighters include a Sylphide lift-arm lighter, a sterling silver Dunhill Unique sports lift-arm lighter, a Dunhill gold lighter, and a Dunhill watch lighter. You might also find a rare green Shagreen Sharkskin lighter, a Swiss gold-plated Rollagas handheld lighter, a Dunhill gas lighter with a Florentine pattern, or a rare solid silver Shanghai pocket lighter with a dragon engraving.

Choose from a variety of tabletop lighters like the gold-plated Tallboy or an antique Tinder Pistol lighter. Additional tabletop styles include a vintage silver-plated tankard lighter, a Dunhill Unique Club tabletop lighter with chrome finish, and a 1900 silver-plated Longitude lighter with inset clock.

Once you have decided whether to purchase a pocket lighter or a tabletop style, you will probably compare Dunhill lighter price options, and you might look at features like weatherproofing. You might also want to consider the following design options before you make your final purchase:

• Material: Many Dunhill lighters are made of silver, brass, lacquer, gold, chrome, gold or silver plate, or gold or silver tone. In some cases, a lighter is constructed of two or more materials that complement each other.
• Fuel: The most common fuel types are gas and oil. Some reproductions of vintage Dunhill lighters require lighter fluid.
• Patterns: The most common designs include floral, geometric, and ridged styles.

Listings sometimes refer to the authenticity of a lighter. A certificate of authenticity or the original packaging might also accompany some purchases.

Most listings mention whether a lighter is new or used, and they usually say if the lighter is in full or partial working order. A listing usually provides additional details, such as comments about lighter parts like the wick or striker, fuel types that the lighter accepts, and any other issues that the vendor deems important with respect to your use of the lighter.