Large Victorian Solid Brass Pub or Club Cigar Lighter

This quite unusual and rare piece would have been stood on a bar or countertop and had a continual small flame burning used to light cigars or cigarettes. It would have been filled with oil and had a small wick from the spout. It dates from the mid to late Victorian era and is of a classical figure head, the base is heavily weighted now for stability and it stands 12 inches high, it comes in very good condition for its age with just a few dings here and there. A great talking point piece which could be converted to an interesting Lamp.

Code: 29460