Vintage Hadson Superior Quality automatic pocket lighter, believed to date to the mid-1950s, circa 1956–1958.
Beautiful mid-century geometric enamel design featuring a cream-colored body with contrasting orange and green bands, black accents, and chrome vertical detailing. The colorful design gives this lighter a particularly nice 1950s atomic/mid-century appearance.
The lighter is marked:
HADSON
SUPERIOR QUALITY
PAT. NO. 464312
The automatic flip-top mechanism operates, and the lighter has its original vintage construction and hardware.
Condition: Very good vintage cosmetic condition with some light surface scratches/wear consistent with age. The enamel remains attractive and the decorative finish is well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
Function has not been tested with fuel, so it is being sold as-is and untested. It may require a flint, wick, cleaning, or servicing before use.
A great piece for a vintage lighter, mid-century, Japanese lighter, or tobacciana collection.
Please note: The dating is an estimate based on the Hadson model, patent number, construction, and documented examples; this is not a dated/serialized lighter.
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