Dunhill Lighter, Old. Can Anyone Put a Date to it?

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jpmcwjr

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Just received my grandfather's Dunhill lighter, 70 years after his death. So I am more than mildly interested in finding its probably date of manufacture. Could be pre-1900 based on his life.
It's standard-ish liquid fuel, silver, and quite small as you can see next to standard Corona Old Boy.
I may see if I can get it to work, but won't use it except on special occasions.

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If it has pat No on it maybe. i'm no expert in dunhill lighters in any sense, but i think they were wider then, Maybe 30's-40's, but whatever a keepsafe from your gramp, Priceless. A stunning lighter. they made them to the highest quality so you have a top end keepsake.?
 
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Rollalite image from the 1951 catalog,

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From what I'm reading the Rollalite was patented in 1938.
 
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dmcmtk

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They were 95 and 115$ respectively in 1951?!

what a great find from your grandfather. A true treasure not just because it’s a Dunhill. ?
That's Shillings (20 a Pound Sterling), but it's still a few bob! ;)
 
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