Condition Description:
Vintage KW Karl Wieden Elisorn Double Sports petrol lighter in used, aged condition. Shows significant finish wear, tarnish, scratches, discoloration, dents and oxidation from age and use. Removable inner lighter/fuel reservoir and outer windproof housing are present as shown. Mechanisms have not been tested with fuel and lighter is sold untested/as-is. May require cleaning, flint, wick, fuel and servicing. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

Description:
Original vintage KW Karl Wieden “Elisorn Double Sports” petrol lighter manufactured in Solingen, Germany.

The front is marked:

DOUBLE SPORTS
KW diamond logo
ELISORN

Museum documentation identifies this model as a Karl Wieden product manufactured in Solingen, Germany, and dates examples broadly to the first half of the 20th century. 

Features:

• Maker: Karl Wieden / KW
• Model: Elisorn Double Sports
• Made in Germany
• Solingen manufacture
• Petrol / lighter-fluid design
• Removable inner fuel lighter
• Windproof outer housing
• Brass-tone metal construction
• Original vintage collectible

The lighter has considerable age-related wear. Much of the original finish has worn away, with visible tarnish, scratches, discoloration, dents and oxidation.

The mechanism is present but has not been fueled or tested. It should be considered a collectible/restoration piece and may require servicing.

You will receive the exact lighter and parts shown in the photographs.