~ Elgin Lite-O-Mattic Deco Gazelles Cigarette Case Lighter ~
Besides being a beautiful case, it has one of the smartest designs I have ever seen. This Elgin Lite-O-Matic is a tribute to American inventiveness. It has a built in lighter which will strike when the case is closed.
The cover is Art Deco at it's best, a family of golden gazelles leaps against a brushed Chrome background. A tree branch with leaves and some ground vegetation add dimension and interest. All have engraved detail.
This case was used, and it shows. There is some loss of the Chrome plating and overall light surface scratch. The mechanism works but I was not able to get a flame. The stone was replaced but the wick is too short. Opens and closes, strikes the lighter when the safety is off and does not when the safety is on.
Marked Elgin American, Made in the USA, patent number D-151271, Magic Action Light-O-Matic.
Measures overall 5" by 3 1/4" approximately and is 1/2" at the thickest point.
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