Antique Vintage Bakelite Permanent Match Striker Lighter Moorhead Harrisburg PA

Antique Vintage Bakelite Permanent Match Striker Lighter Moorhead Harrisburg PA

Light up your collection with this exceptional Bakelite "permanent match" (aka eternal/lifetime match safe) match striker from Moorhead Knitting Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! A true Art Deco era gem promoting their innovative "Monoknit M-O-Knit-Toe Socks", seamless wonders for the sock-loving 1920s man.


- Authentic Bakelite Construction: Iconic black thermoset plastic. Rectangular cylinder 1 5/8" tall, just over 1" wide.


- Branding: Front etched with profile of a Moor's head, back etched with "Monoknit MO-Knit-Toe Socks" lettering on top, "MOORHEAD KNITTING COMPANY Incorporated, Harrisburg PA" on bottom. 


- Working Mechanism: Pull striker rod, dip in lighter fluid/charcoal lighter, strike on ribbed edge for reliable flame. 


- Textile Tie-In: Harrisburg's Moorhead made quality knit socks pre-nylon era. Ultra-rare promo piece, likely salesman giveaway or factory store swag.


Condition: Good antique condition, no damage. Solid, cap tight, striker functional but aged; surface scratches/patina expected for survivor. I haven't tried to clean or polish it. 


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