1 Series: Original Purpose

A modern reinterpretation of the flintlock tinder box pistol used by European nobility in the 17 and 18 centuries, reimagined as a vintage-style kerosene table lighter. With its antique firearm-inspired design, it serves both functional and decorative purposes—perfect for lighting cigars or large-format cigarettes on your desk while adding a classic touch to your study or reception area.

2. Target Audience

Premium tobacco enthusiasts in Europe and the Americas: cigar aficionados and pipe players; designed for fixed placement on living room or study desks.

Luxury Gift Market: Souvenir gifts for European and American business and aristocratic circles in the 30–50 decades;

Antique collectibles enthusiast specializing in vintage firearms and smoking accessories.

3. Patent Date

UK Infrastructure Patent: Filed in 1934, Patent No. 19273/34 (engraved on the bottom of the UK-native unit);

US Contract Manufacturing Patent Application: US patent filing initiated in 1936. At this stage, the bottom of the machine manufactured in the US is engraved with "PAT. APPL'D FOR" (Patent Pending), which appears as a standard marking on this unit.

US Patent Officially Granted: 1947 US 592139. Full patent number stamp to be applied to US-manufactured models after 1947 years.

4. Key Design and Structural Features

Appearance

Overall design inspired by the flintlock pistol of the 17 century, featuring an integrated curved stand for stable desktop placement;

Approx. 15cm (L) x 9cm (H); Desktop, large-format model—distinct from portable pocket devices.

Solid walnut stock and grip; metal with antique brass finish.

Side strap with rotatable knob and built-in spare flint compartment; bottom oil reservoir with single slotted screw for easy removal and kerosene refilling.

Internal Patent Linkage Structure

Trigger pull lifts the lever, swinging the flint striker forward to strike and spark against the flint wheel. Simultaneously, the flip cover opens to expose the wick; the spark ignites it. Releasing the trigger resets the mechanism, closing the cover and extinguishing the flame. A single spring assembly drives all movements for a stable, durable design featured in "1000 Feuerzeuge" as a classic desktop linkage mechanism.

5. Full production cycle

Manufactured from 1936 to 1955;

USA-manufactured version: 1936–1940 (Patent Application Pending), 1941–1960 (Full US Patent Number)

All models have been permanently discontinued for 1960 years with no plans to resume production.