Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

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Lot 458: Vintage Thorens Swiss-Made Semi-Automatic Pocket Lighter with Original Box

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £80 - £150

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £90

A vintage Swiss-made semi-automatic pocket lighter by Thorens, accompanied by its original cardboard presentation box. The silver-toned metal casing features an engine-turned decorative pattern across both faces, with a central triangular medallion on the front face inscribed with the characters G. S. LTD. The base of the lighter is stamped with the manufacturer mark THORENS REGD., the patent number BRIT.PAT. No 408916, and SWISS MADE. The interior mechanism comprises a lever-actuated flint wheel and wick assembly. The two-tone brown cardboard box is marked with the THORENS brand name and SWISS MADE FAB. SUISSE.