Dunhill Rollboy 1949 Petrol Lighter Solid Sterling Silver Pat. Appld 1948 Works For Sale

Item Description:
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare and highly investment-grade 1949 Alfred Dunhill \"Rollboy\" petrol lighter wrapped in solid sterling silver.Introduced for an incredibly brief period starting in 1948, the Rollboy is one of Dunhill\'s most unique, mechanically ingenious post-war designs. Unlike the ubiquitous later gas models, this petrol fluid piece features an innovative sliding back-panel mechanism to access the internal fuel chamber and flint storage.This specific example is an elite, first-batch French-market variant, proudly bearing the deeply stamped \"AD\" diamond lozenge maker’s mark alongside official French silver guarantee hallmarks on the upper rim.Furthermore, the internal slider arm features the highly sought-after \"PAT. APPLD. FOR 18057/48\" stamping. The trailing /48 explicitly denotes 1948, the precise year Alfred Dunhill filed the provisional design application. Because it is marked \"Patent Applied For\" rather than showing a finalized patent number, this piece is verified to be from the historic very first production batch ever built.Condition & Details:Composition: Solid Sterling Silver casing (not plated; authenticated by official assay stamps).Total Weight: 61 grams (including internal mechanism).Pattern: Classic, crisp barley engine-turned finish with excellent, sharp texture.Patent Stamp: Stamped \"PAT. APPLD. FOR 18057/48\" on the internal slider arm.Functionality: Fully functional! The striking wheel rotates smoothly, the sliding mechanism acts precisely, and it sparks instantly to cast a strong, steady flame (as pictured).Cosmetics: In beautiful vintage condition. It shows light, honest handling wear consistent with its age, giving it a fantastic premium heft and pocket patina. No major dings, dents, or deep gouges.A true museum-grade centerpiece for any serious Dunhill, tobaccoriana, or vintage luxury connoisseur.
Shipping & Handling:Will be shipped completely drained of fluid per postal regulations. Safely packed and tracked.