Bidspirit auction | Cont-Lite Camera Table Lighter w/Tripod

Cont-Lite Camera Table Lighter w/Tripod - An Occupied Japan miniature table lighter designed in the form of a rangefinder camera, mounted on a three-legged metal tripod. The body is constructed of metal with a textured black finish and chrome-plated top and bottom plates. The front face features an integrated circular compass and a lens assembly with embossed lettering reading CONT-LITE LIGHTER and OIL HERE. The top plate includes a vertical push-button ignition, sliding switches labeled OPEN and LOCK, and a knurled screw-down cap reading FLINT CASE. The reverse side features a red circular window and an embossed name in a rounded rectangular border reading CONT-LITE. The base of the camera body bears a stamped mark reading MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN. The camera is mounted via a screw attachment to a matching metal tripod. Dimensions: 2.5 x 4 in.