{"product_id":"trench-lighter-nasmint","title":"Trench Lighter- ‘Nasmint’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage NASMINT-Marked Petrol Lighter – Unusual Design – Working\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown (NASMINT stamped on base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown \/ Possible Handmade Conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early-to-mid 20th century (unconfirmed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-coloured metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes – Tested, intermittent ignition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petrol \/ Lighter Fluid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual vintage petrol lighter featuring a cylindrical silver-coloured metal body, removable protective cap and traditional flint-wheel ignition mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter features a distinctive, compact design with a manually operated striking wheel, exposed wick and removable bottom plug providing access to the fuel reservoir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, the bottom plug is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASMINT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a name associated with an early 20th-century medicinal snuff produced by Genatosan Ltd, with historical records dating back to 1924.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis raises the possibility that the lighter was handmade or converted from an original NASMINT container, although its exact age, manufacturer and origins remain unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly interesting and unusual piece for collectors of vintage petrol lighters and historical curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good vintage condition for its apparent age, showing signs of previous use including surface scratches, tarnishing, discolouration and general wear to the metal finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flint-wheel mounting has previously been re-soldered into position, restoring the operation of the striking mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etested and successfully ignited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the mechanism can be temperamental and may occasionally require several attempts to light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the removable protective cap and bottom plug are present and fit correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Buyer Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested and working, although ignition is intermittent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious solder repair to the flint-wheel mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied without lighter fluid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact age, manufacturer and original purpose remain unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its age and condition, sold primarily as a collectible rather than an everyday lighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating and characterful vintage lighter with an unusual construction and intriguing history, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged and dispatched by Brasswick – Vintage Lighters \u0026amp; Accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brasswick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58280992670078,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1548\/3774\/files\/trench-lighter-nasmint-6310113.jpg?v=1792661358","url":"https:\/\/brasswick.co.uk\/products\/trench-lighter-nasmint","provider":"brasswick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}