Western Europe, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, ca. mid-20th century CE; Latin America, Mexico, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine pair of vintage silver and silver-plated lighters. The large table lighter has a Karl Wieden mechanism and an ornate sleeve decorated with repousse figures dressed in 18th century or earlier clothing, repeated on both sides. The peasant figures are gathered around a wooden scaffold platform with dentists or doctors helping ailing patients. One side contains hallmarks, the crowned lion rampart and a "ZILPLA 90" for silver finesse, and the base is stamped "SIRE / DORGENTO." The other lighter is a Mexican pocket lighter, stamped "SILVER / MEXICO" along the mechanism arm. The arm lifts to reveal the wick, and the base contains a threaded lid for filling the reservoir. Size (Dutch lighter): 3" L x 1.25" W x 4" H (7.6 cm x 3.2 cm x 10.2 cm); silver quality: 46.5% to 77.47%; weight: 396.7 grams; (Mexican lighter): 1" L x 0.5" W x 1.25" H (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 3.2 cm); silver quality; 92.5%; weight: 29.4 grams

Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection

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Both are good condition and have not been tested for use. Mechanism on Dutch lighter is stiff but articulates. Some indentations and patina to repousse. Mexican lighter has age and use expected wear and patina. Lift arm articulates and threaded bolt and lid are removable.