Bidspirit auction | Antique Midland Jump Spark Countertop

Antique Midland Jump Spark Countertop Cigar Lighte - Antique Midland Jump Spark Countertop Cigar Lighter, typically manufactured by the Davenport Mfg Co in Iowa around 1920s, popular fixture on store counters, allowing customers to easily light their cigars, this specific type of lighter can be spotted in the background of the classic film ”It's a Wonderful Life”, features a wooden box cabinet with an illustration panel of a young girl sewing, battery-operated electrical lighter, push down the top handle, internal mechanism thrusts forward creating a hot ”jump spark” that ignites a liquid-fueled wick, releasing the handle pulls the wick back under a snuffer cap to extinguish the flame, surface tarnish, light oxidation, minor pitting, illustration is vibrant, no staining, minor edge wear and a minor tear on bottom where tucked behind metal frame, top and base show light scuffs, age-related wear, no cracks or splintering, side screws intact, no nameplate, case contains three vintage red-top dry cell batteries, replacement required, hook wired show ear, fraying, main leads appear intact but aged, return spring and trip linkage appear original and intact, ignition coil cylinder complete, interior shows dark staining and oil residue, but sturdy, fair to good condition, see photos. 15” x 7” x 7” Bonus! Includes an 1890 N129 GW Gail& Ax ”Stars of the Stage” tobacco insert card, historic firm in Baltimore, MD, celebrates theatrical actresses and performers of the Victorian era, good condition, 4 1/2” x 2 1/2” NOTE: Sorry, we cannot ship dry cell batteries, pick up or 3rd party transport required.