Dunhill ‘Giant’ lighters, 1930s

(At back) Alfred Dunhill: a highly unusual onyx-black shagreen-wrapped table lighter, in the super-rare six inch ‘Giant Extra’ size. The ‘Giant’ model was introduced in the 1930s and was exceptionally popular in all its size variations, although very few of the ‘Six-inch Giants’ were produced.

Height: 6 inches (15 cm).

REFERENCE: 6174
Price Code: SOLD

(Centre) Alfred Dunhill : a ‘Giant’ table lighter with engine-turned body in a bright gilded finish, and vacant cartouche to the reverse, the snuffer arm with internal spring, the base stamped DUNHILL MADE IN ENGLAND Pat. No. 390107′. English, circa 1930s.

Height: 4 inches (10 cm).

REFERENCE: 6176
Price Code: SOLD

(Front) Alfred Dunhill : a ‘Half Giant’ table lighter, with engine-turned body in a bright gilt finish with vacant cartouche to the reverse. The base stamped ‘Made in England’, and to the lift-arm ‘DUNHILL’. Patent No. 390107/Regd. Design No. 737418 Dunhill Regd.’ English, circa 1930s.

Height: 4 inches (10 cm).

REFERENCE: 6177
Price Code: ££

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