Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Water Jacket Assembly An investment indeed

An investment indeed

There are illustrations and war time photos located throughout this side

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Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Water Jacket Assembly An investment indeedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of what is considered to be the very first patented automatic lighter. This lighter predates flints and used a paper disc with dots composed of a mercury fulminate mixture that, when hit with the metal needle, ignites the wick. This example is not currently functional but the metal wheel is still intact inside. The paper wheel that would attach to the metal wheel is gone. The front