Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Novelty

A Collection of Vintage Novelty and Decorative Table Lighters Including Colibri and Ronson Examples - A collection of vintage novelty and decorative table lighters in various materials including ceramic, cast metal, wood, and composite plastics. The assortment features several replica flintlock and percussion pistols mounted on wooden stands, a large brass style bullet lighter on a wooden plinth, and a dark glazed ceramic horse head styled as a chess knight. Notable pieces include two blue glazed ceramic vessels bearing the cursive mark Colibri above the text IRISH PORCELAIN and MADE IN U.K. A green glazed vessel is stamped I.O.M. POTTERY with an internal lighter mechanism marked POPPEL, MADE IN W. GERMANY, and BRIT. PAT. NO. 901035. The lot also contains a copper toned seated deity figure with a spiked head and an enamelled crest, which hinges open to reveal the lighter mechanism. A metal table lighter base features a black plastic dial embossed with the name RONSON. Other items include a spherical black lighter with a gilded band and handle, a square ceramic lighter with a transfer printed mallard duck motif, and a fluted metallic glazed vessel.