Mint, Unfired 1950s USS Albacore (SS-569) "His & Hers" Boxed Lighter Set by Vulcan
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Mint, Unfired 1950s USS Albacore (SS-569) "His & Hers" Boxed Lighter Set by Vulcan

Code: oli50569ss
$175.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a mint 1950s boxed set of "his and hers" lighters by Vulcan with dolphin engravings and an enameled medallion for the USS Albacore on each. The Albacore was commissioned in 1953 as a test sub and can now be seen at Albacore Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Both lighters are unfired.

VINTAGE: Circa 1950s.

SIZE: Box: approximately 4-9/16" in length and in 3" in width and 5/8" in depth; "his" lighter: approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-7/16" in width and ½" thick; "her" lighter: approximately 2" in height and 1-3/16" in width and 3/8" thick.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass with enameled areas, cardboard box with silk lining.

ATTACHMENT: Hinged.

MARKINGS: VULCAN ® P.O. BOX 3252 S.F., CALIF JAPAN.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX96 LAGEX1/11

CONDITION: 9+ (Near Mint-): The lighters are mint and unfired with very slight storage wear to the box.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.