Vintage Jintat Monkey Wrench Lighter, Retro Antique Metallic Tool Look

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage Jintat lighter features an original wrench-shaped design, typical of advertising items and retro gadgets from past decades. The visible side boasts a shiny metallic finish, evoking the look of a real tool, with golden reflections depending on the lighting. The upper part faithfully reproduces the head of a wrench, with molded details on the jaw and handle.

Several inscriptions are clearly legible on the handle: the word "Jintat" is engraved in cursive letters at the end, accompanied by a stylized diamond-shaped motif and the inscription "4" 100mm" in the center. These elements reinforce the realism and decorative nature of the object. The whole is a single piece and the outer surface shows a slightly shiny patina, with no additional decoration or added color.

The elongated and compact shape of the lighter, combined with its meticulous details, makes it both a utilitarian and decorative object, prized for its retro style and industrial inspiration. No other elements or accessories are visible in the photo.

This type of lighter, often designed as a nod to manual trades or the automotive and workshop worlds, is appealing for its trompe-l'œil effect and apparent robustness. The object is presented here resting on a wooden box with a velvet interior, which is not included in the sale (for presentation only).

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows a beautiful shine with some signs of use or superficial micro-scratches perceptible in the light, with no major apparent defects in the photo.

Did you know? Fancy tool-shaped lighters appeared in the 20th century, often as promotional items or corporate gifts, and are sought after for their creativity. Jintat is a brand known for its miniature tool reproductions repurposed as smoking accessories.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in vintage and unusual items.

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