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Amorce-Tape Cap Lighter Petrol Pocket Wick Lighter – Germany 1890s.

A unique amorce-tape cap lighter with rotating drum for the cap tape and a scriber. Also called Theatre Lamp, used to find one’s way in a dark theatre. No Markings. Patented in 1892 by Nathan Matthewson.

Push button on the side to open cap, the gunpowder then ignite the wick with a bang. It really works great, but we have not tried it with fuel. A fine and rare example of a Amorce-Tape Cap Lighter, dating back I believe to the early 19th century – A real vintage piece. No Signs or Marks. See photographs for details of any areas of wear etc. Our photos are a part of the description … Please study them carefully.

Dimension: With: 32 mm – Hight: 52 mm – Dept: 17 mm