VTG 1950s Crown Winston Cigarettes Lift Arm Lighter NOS Unstruck Mint Japan Lot1

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View VTG 1950s Crown Winston Cigarettes Lift Arm Lighter NOS Unstruck Mint Japan Lot1 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Authentic Genuine Vintage 1950s/1960s Crown Tobacciana Promotional Lift-Arm Petrol Lighter – Features Classic R.J. Reynolds Winston Filter Tipped Cigarettes Red & Gold Stripe Branding – Premium Chrome Plated Stamped Metal Body Construction with High-Contrast Dual Porcelain Enamel Graphic Inlay Panels – Bench Inspected and Confirmed 100% Unstruck True NOS New Old Stock Collector Grade Specimen – Loose Unit Without Original Retail Box Packaging – Flawless Chrome Top Assemblies and Base Metal Plates Free of Heavy Pocket Wear – Made in Japan Under Registered Quality Validation Regulations – Please See All Photos for Exact Visual Details! Up for immediate purchase is a highly-collectible vintage Crown tobacco advertising lift-arm pocket lighter from the mid-century era. Designed to showcase the legendary Winston Cigarettes brand layout, this unit functions as a premier deadstock specimen for advanced tobacciana collectors. The assembly integrates an authentic side-mounted lift-arm mechanical ignition system paired with two pristine, vibrant red and cream-colored enamel side panels displaying the iconic vintage cigarette packaging layout. Kept in absolute dark storage for over 60 years, the graphic colors remain perfectly bright and unfaded, while the polished chrome mechanism retains its reflective mirror-like finish without standard deep pocket scratching or heavy metal oxidation. This specific vintage lighter has been meticulously bench-inspected and is verified as a pristine New Old Stock (NOS) item that has never been struck, fueled, or carried. The factory-installed cotton wick remains completely white and clean, and the striker wheel teeth are entirely free of carbon buildup or flint residue scoring. The base chassis plate features highly legible stamped markings reading "CROWN / DESIGN REG'D / JAPAN" arrayed neatly around the prominent dual filler cap screws, proving total authenticity. This lighter represents the perfect addition for an advanced collector who appreciates real-world uncirculated history combined with mint, untouched mechanical components. ●  Comprehensive Component, Specification, & Quality Report: The Mechanical Lift-Arm and Ignition Architecture: Engineered with a spring-loaded precision manual thumb lever mechanism that snaps open smoothly without binding. The top plate assemblies feature crisp stamped "CROWN" validation text right beneath the flint tension assembly. ● The Dual Enamel Graphic Inlaid Panels: Showcases the historic Winston logo positioned cleanly on the center white band flanked by matching red borders and gold accent pinstriping. The original background glaze remains completely free of hairline cracks or surface chips.The Ground Chassis and Seal Fasteners: The underside plate features a permanent stamped hallmark insignia and crisp lettering indicating the exact source of production. The coin-slot grooves on the fuel fill and flint screws remain perfectly crisp and square without standard tool driver slot damage. Elite Professional Transit Packaging:To guarantee this delicate, original tobacco collectible arrives at your doorstep without suffering friction scuffs to the polished chrome caps or surface edge chipping during shipping, it will be packaged with extreme professional care. The lighter will be wrapped inside thick, shock-absorbing bubble wrap structures and sealed within a heavy-duty, thick-walled corrugated shipping box packed tightly with non-abrasive inner cushioning to eliminate all movement during transit. Sent with full automated tracking and transit insurance. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Tobacciana › Lighters › Camel. Brand: Camel.

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Camel