superb 1948 cartier platinum with diamonds asr automatic pocket petrol lighter

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superb 1948 cartier platinum with diamonds asr automatic pocket petrol lighter:
$6500.00

offered is an extremely rare and important circa 1949 art deco cartier platinum with diamonds and sapphires petrol lighter. the superb lighter has a solid platinum casing and utilizes an asr automatic platinum plated internal mechanism. the top of lighter has a narrow band of small sapphires surrounding the body. i have shown the advertisement for this model stating \"styled by cartier\". that means the lighter was designed and retailed at cartier new york. in 1947 - this diamond studded model sold for $2500. in 1948 - the same model retailed at cartier for $3500 - see second advertisement. most gold lighters sold for about $200 in the late 1940\'s making this item valued at 10-15 times more than a 14k gold lighter. the lighter is not marked cartier or platinum as platinum is a difficult precious metal to work. a letter of authenticity will accompany this item upon buyers request. platinum is the nicest of all the metals used in vintage lighter manufacture. most lighter collectors have never seen a platinum lighter in person - let alone own one. the lighter measures 2-3/8\" tall x 1-1/8\" wide and is in excellent tested only condition. the lighter is in superb vintage condition and feels great to hold in hand. the lighter mechanism snaps up well and should work with proper service of flint and fuel. this wonderful cartier lighter is all original - quite showy and jeweler made. overall - an important vintage 1940\'s luxury cartier lighter for the finest cartier or lighter collection. this vintage 1940\'s platinum cartier is one of the rarest luxury lighters ever offered on . usa shipping includes insurance. overseas is express airmail with insurance. ship to italy-china-southeast asia -hk-russia-spain-greece-france-turkey via express mail with insurance - $150.00. **please make sure to read my vintage lighter articles on the internet and in blaze lighter magazine. **please view all the quality vintage lighters-ronsons- dunhill-and 20th century deco modern i offer this week on .