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501 - Döbereiner lighter made of ruby glass and brass. Round basic shape. Faceted, slightly bulbous ruby glass body with remnants of gold paint, set on a petal-shaped base. Brass mounting, lever, and tension spring, all enclosed by a flared rim. Inside, a glass cylinder and a zinc piece suspended from a brass wire. H. 22 cm. D. 12.5 cm.
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Döbereiner lighter made of ruby glass and brass. Round basic shape. Faceted, slightly bulbous ruby glass body with remnants of gold paint, set on a petal-shaped base. Brass mounting, lever, and tension spring, all enclosed by a flared rim. Inside, a glass cylinder and a zinc piece suspended from a brass wire. H. 22 cm. D. 12.5 cm. The Döbereiner lighter, also known as a platinum lighter, was developed in 1823 by Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner and produces fire through a chemical reaction between diluted sulfuric acid, zinc, and platinum powder. A German red glass and brass Döbereiner platinum lighter. Germany. Mid-19th century.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
Schloss Ahlden +49 5 16 48 01 00 info@schloss-ahlden.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.