RARE VINTAGE BENLOW MASTER FULLY AUTOMATIC PETROL LIGHTER – MADE IN ENGLAND – ORIGINAL BOX & POUCH
A superb and increasingly difficult-to-find vintage Benlow Master petrol lighter, made in England and presented in exceptionally clean condition.
This is the tall-size Benlow Master, featuring the distinctive fully automatic mechanism and elegant polished finish. The lighter retains a remarkable shine and presents beautifully, with only very minimal signs of age and handling considering its vintage nature.
It comes complete with its original Benlow Master presentation box and original fabric pouch, making this a particularly attractive example for the serious vintage lighter collector.
Condition & Operation
The lighter is in full working order.
I personally added petrol to the lighter for testing and operated it. The automatic mechanism functions correctly and the lighter ignites successfully with a strong flame, as shown in the photographs/video.
The body remains exceptionally bright, clean and highly polished, with only very light age-related marks and fine surface scratches. Please study the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the excellent overall condition.
Details
* Maker: Benlow * Model: Master * Type: Fully Automatic Petrol Lighter * Country of Manufacture: England * Size: Tall model * Finish: Highly polished bright metal finish * Mechanism: Fully automatic * Condition: Excellent vintage condition * Working Status: Tested and fully working * Accessories: Original fabric pouch & original presentation box * Patent marking on lighter: BRIT. PAT. 577416 / REG. DES. 842679 * Original box marked: Patent No. 577416
A particularly impressive survivor and a rare opportunity to acquire a boxed Benlow Master in this level of preservation. Examples retaining both their original box and pouch, while remaining this clean and fully operational, are increasingly difficult to find.
An excellent addition to a collection of British vintage lighters, automatic petrol lighters or classic smoking accessories.
Please refer to all photographs and video for the exact cosmetic condition and operation of the lighter.