Cigarette lighters can be subdivided into three types: pocket lighters, table lighters and compact lighters with cases.

Dunhill is the most popular and desirable name for collectors. Their first lighter was released in the early 1920s and they are still producing today.

Other collectable manufacturers are Ronson, who have been making lighters for over 100 years and invented the automatic lighter in 1926, and Zippo, which was founded in 1932.

Lighter collectors should look for inset watches or concealed features such as compacts.

Early lighters were powered by naphtha, a petroleum mixture, and these are more desirable than the butane gas lighters, that were introduced in the late 1940s.

Lighters made from precious materials, often by jewelers, or those in novelty shapes such as aeroplanes and animals are popular. Wear to plating or loss of parts of covering will affect value detrimentally, as will dents or splits. Replaced parts will more...

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Sterling silver grenade table lighter, marked St.Sterling, with…

Silver Grenade Table Lighter Presented by Regiment, 1901-1931

Sterling silver grenade table lighter, marked St.Sterling, with pierced flame wick holder above a screw cap, the spherical body engraved 'S.Q.M.S. C.A.Elvy//R.N.Z.A//1901-1931//Presented by The// Regiment, with weighted base, total weight 144gm, height 10…

George V sterling silver three handled table lighter, with…

George V sterling silver table lighter with engraved family crest

George V sterling silver three handled table lighter, with engraved family crest, London 1922 (loaded)

Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli…

Van Cleef & Arpels Dunhill 18ct Gold Lapis Lighter

Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli lighter, the polished gold lighter set either side and cover with lapis lazuli panels, sighed van Cleef & Arpels Dunhill, maker's mark, French assay mark, numbered, weight 91.5gm, measuring…

Tiffany & Co sterling silver Elsa Peretti 'Bean' lighter, with…

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 'Bean' Lighter with Accessories

Tiffany & Co sterling silver Elsa Peretti 'Bean' lighter, with original bag and box

Sterling silver Capstan form table lighter, loaded

Silver Capstan Table Lighter with Loaded Fuel

Sterling silver Capstan form table lighter, loaded

An 'Aladdin's Lamp' antique sterling silver table cigar lighter…

Antique Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp Cigar Lighter

An 'Aladdin's Lamp' antique sterling silver table cigar lighter made in London, circa 1898, 8 cm 8, 13 cm wide, 156 grams

An antique sterling silver cased pocket cigarette lighter,…

1900 Sterling Silver Pocket Cigarette Lighter

An antique sterling silver cased pocket cigarette lighter, circa 1900, stamped 'Sterling silver Case', 5.3 cm high

An exceptionally rare George V sterling silver sabre tooth…

Rare George V Silver Sabre Tooth Cigar Lighter by Asprey

An exceptionally rare George V sterling silver sabre tooth cigar lighter by Asprey London London 1934, with weighted spherical lighter on gimble mount and scrolling stand, the collar hall marked a & Co Ltd, lion passant, leopards head and Gothic low case…

A sterling silver lighter with engraved detail, height 6 cm

Engraved Sterling Silver Lighter - 6cm Height

A sterling silver lighter with engraved detail, height 6 cm

A collection of gentlemans accessories, 19th and 20th centuries,…

Gentleman's Accessories Collection

A collection of gentlemans accessories, 19th and 20th centuries, comprising a Ronson Penciliter incorporating a lighter, a Jeko mechanical pencil, four pocket knives including bright-cut in sterling silver and three vintage leather briefcases. The largest…

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with floral embossed…

Floral Embossed Art Deco Silver Cigarette Lighter

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with floral embossed decoration

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with embossed bamboo…

Bamboo Art Deco Cigarette Lighter in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with embossed bamboo decoration

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with pagoda scene…

Art Deco Pagoda Scene Sterling Silver Lighter

Sterling silver Art Deco cigarette lighter with pagoda scene decoration

Art Deco enamelled French 800 silver cigarette lighter case…

Enamelled Art Deco Silver Cigarette Lighter Case with Romeo & Juliet

Art Deco enamelled French 800 silver cigarette lighter case depicting Romeo and Juliet, marked 800 to lid

George VI sterling silver cigarette lighter, hallmarked London,…

1949 Sterling Silver Cigarette Lighter with Engraving

George VI sterling silver cigarette lighter, hallmarked London, 1949, J.B.W, with engine turned engraving opening to lighter, a/f, height 5.8 cm

An English sterling silver table cigar lighter, London, circa…

1898 English Sterling Silver Table Cigar Lighter

An English sterling silver table cigar lighter, London, circa 1898, 16.5 cm across, 400 grams

George V sterling silver figural cigar lighter Birmingham 1911,…

George V Figural Cigar Lighter with Standing Cat Figure

George V sterling silver figural cigar lighter Birmingham 1911, makers Philip Hanson Abbot, standing cat figure with inbuilt wick and lighter, with beaker form ashtray, height 13 cm, weight 152 grams.

Edward VII silver small table top cigar lighter, in the form of…

Aladdin's Lamp Cigar Lighter

Edward VII silver small table top cigar lighter, in the form of Aladdin's lamp

Sterling silver table lighter on three ball feet, spirally…

Spiral Ribbed Sterling Silver Table Lighter (1893)

Sterling silver table lighter on three ball feet, spirally ribbed, Birmingha 1893

An unusual late Victorian silver and ivory tusk cigar lighter.…

Victorian Silver and Ivory Cigar Lighter

An unusual late Victorian silver and ivory tusk cigar lighter. 1898, the slim elephant ivory tusk is fitted to a spherical gimbal hung oil lamp bowl. Hallmarked London 1898. Maker JB. Total length 46 cm

An interesting cigar (table) lighter C. 1900, maker S+G Gump.…

S+G Gump Cigar Lighter with Jade Dragon Hook

An interesting cigar (table) lighter C. 1900, maker S+G Gump. Similar to the larger example. This one with spherical silver bowl and gimballed stirrup. The handle fixed to a Chinese jade dragon belt hook (some damage). Length 19.5 cm

Antique sterling silver grenade cigar lighter, hallmarked…

1912 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Grenade Cigar Lighter

Antique sterling silver grenade cigar lighter, hallmarked London 1912, 8.5 cm high approx., some dents

Sterling silver retro cigarette lighter, marked Colibri

Colibri Sterling Silver Cigarette Lighter

Sterling silver retro cigarette lighter, marked Colibri

An American sterling silver cigar table lighter early 20th…

Jaccard Sterling Silver Cigar Table Lighter (20th Century)

An American sterling silver cigar table lighter early 20th century by Jaccard jewellery Co, USA, height: 6.8 cm, diameter 5.5 cm

Italian silver 800 standard table lighter with basket weave…

Italian Silver Basket Weave Table Lighter

Italian silver 800 standard table lighter with basket weave form detail. Condition: good, minor wear, working order. Height 9.5 cm

A sterling silver table lighter, 1891 London, with maker's mark…

William Comyns Sterling Silver Table Lighter

A sterling silver table lighter, 1891 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns, the weighted pedestal lighter of fluted and crimped design with domed cover, lighting apparatus, and typical twin winged maiden handles; hallmarked to upper body, total…

An elegant sterling silver presentation desk lighter, 1974…

Garrard & Co Sterling Silver Desk Lighter, 1974

An elegant sterling silver presentation desk lighter, 1974 London, with maker's marks for Garrard & Co Ltd, of pleasingly simple tapering form with an undulating rim, the top section recessed and centred with a removable chrome lighter and plastic fluid…

A Victorian sterling silver table cigar lighter with antelope…

Antelope Horn Handled Victorian Silver Cigar Lighter

A Victorian sterling silver table cigar lighter with antelope horn handle by John Brumfit, London, 1896. 50 cm long

A lighter by Georg Jensen, designed by Sigmund Bernaotte,…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lighter by S. Bernaotte (Ref. 92)

A lighter by Georg Jensen, designed by Sigmund Bernaotte, styled in sterling silver, reference 92.

A boxed sterling silver Dunhill lighter; London 1952

1952 Sterling Silver Dunhill Lighter in Box

A boxed sterling silver Dunhill lighter; London 1952

A sterling silver cigar lighter, maker's mark worn, Birmingham…

Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter with Inscription, 1912

A sterling silver cigar lighter, maker's mark worn, Birmingham 1912 of lamp form, with angular loop handle, removable lighter to top, supported on a tapering circular foot, inscribed 'NM May 19th 1916' 160 gms, 13 cm high. Property from the Collection of…

Sterling silver table cigarette lighter

Silver Table Lighter

Sterling silver table cigarette lighter

Sterling silver cigarette lighter in the form of a miniature…

Silver Chamber Stick Lighter

Sterling silver cigarette lighter in the form of a miniature chamber stick

A Dunhill pipe lighter and a sterling silver vesta case, circa…

Vintage English Dunhill Pipe Lighter and Silver Vesta Case

A Dunhill pipe lighter and a sterling silver vesta case, circa 1930 England, an engine turned lift arm petrol pipe lighter, patent number 390107; and 1904 Chester, with maker's marks for John Millward Banks, a plain hinged top vesta case monogrammed C.M;…

Dunhill, Sterling silver vintage unique lighter, London 1926

1926 London Dunhill Sterling Silver Vintage Lighter

Dunhill, Sterling silver vintage unique lighter, London 1926

Engraved Oriental inspired cigarette lighter marked sterling…

Oriental Sterling Silver Cigarette Lighter

Engraved Oriental inspired cigarette lighter marked sterling 950 to base

Engraved Oriental inspired cigarette lighter, marked sterling…

Oriental Sterling 950 Engraved Cigarette Lighter

Engraved Oriental inspired cigarette lighter, marked sterling 950 to base

Two sterling silver cigarette lighters with inlaid scenes of…

Fuji Inlaid His & Hers Silver Lighters

Two sterling silver cigarette lighters with inlaid scenes of Fuji etc (his and hers)

A Russian silver lighter or vesta, late 19th century, with…

Russian Silver Filigree Vesta with Hinged Lid

A Russian silver lighter or vesta, late 19th century, with zolotniki 84, and possible obscured maker's mark, the rectangular vesta with an internal compartment covered with fine filigree wire work, having a ribbed hinged lid and provision for holding the…

Sterling silver: table cigar lighter in the form of a Roman oil…

Adie Bros. Roman Oil Burner Cigar Lighter, 1924

Sterling silver: table cigar lighter in the form of a Roman oil burner with serpent handle and flame finial. Made by Adie Bros. Ltd. Birmingham c1924. Original and excellent condition

Alfred Dunhill life arm silver pipe lighter, engine turned…

Silver Pipe Lighter and Vesta Case Set

Alfred Dunhill life arm silver pipe lighter, engine turned finish, stamped made in England, signed, serial umber 737418 Pat number 390107, together with John Millward Banks, Chester, 1904 sterling silver vesta case, engraved initials C.M (2). Height 5 cm.…