A silver plated ‘Giant’ or table size lighter with engine turned body and an empty cartouche for engraving initials.  This is the largest size of this model that was produced by Alfred Dunhill in the 20th Century.  This fuel filled wick, lift arm lighter is wonderful in the hand, and perhaps the best lighter with which to light cigars from, in the comfort of the home. Robust, very easy to operate with large lift arm mechanism and large flint wheel, producing great flame, it can also be used in the home for lighting fires or candles.  Purely on design and form it also makes for a beautiful object in itself. 

This lighter is fully operational with cotton wick. The base has a removable screw which has a wadding for the petrol which will need to be filled. There is a brand-new flint fitted.  The condition is perhaps unused, with what appears to be the original unlit wick.  Superb condition throughout, which is unusual with engine turned bodies, as any damage is magnified by the Barley pattern.

The 'Giant' was introduced into Dunhill's line in 1929, and went on to become very popular, eventually also being part of the gas transition into the latter part of the 20th Century.  This example has the internal spring in the lift arm, making a slightly later version, and cleaner in design and function.  Made in England, circa 1940's.