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The permanent study collection

Objects with stories.

A growing catalog of lighters, cases and decorative objects, recorded through material, mechanism, maker and cultural setting.

Architectural Table Lighter, c. 1930–1939View Artifact

TBC 0047

Architectural Table Lighter

Maker unconfirmed · c. 1930–1939

Material
Brass & black lacquer
Origin
Western Europe
Chrome Trench Lighter, c. 1940sView Artifact

TBC 0072

Chrome Trench Lighter

Unattributed · c. 1940s

Material
Chrome-plated brass
Origin
Central Europe
Engine-Turned Pocket Lighter, c. 1960sView Artifact

TBC 0118

Engine-Turned Pocket Lighter

Maker unconfirmed · c. 1960s

Material
Gold-tone brass
Origin
France
Sculptural Table Lighter, c. 1950sView Artifact

TBC 0151

Sculptural Table Lighter

Unattributed · c. 1950s

Material
Cast brass
Origin
Italy
Atomic Enamel Pocket Lighter, c. 1960sView Artifact

TBC 0203

Atomic Enamel Pocket Lighter

Unattributed · c. 1960s

Material
Enamel & brass
Origin
Japan
Engraved Silver Case, c. 1920sView Artifact

TBC 0259

Engraved Silver Case

Hallmark under study · c. 1920s

Material
Silver
Origin
England