Artist/Maker Houghin

Gas lighter

ca. 1910

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Wood, iron

Overall: 1 × 29 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (2.5 × 74.3 × 9.8 cm)

Gift of Mrs. William A. Robbins

1947.244

DescriptionIron gas lighter with a turned wooden handle; two circular tubes attached with a metal plate to the center of the handle, one curves out at the end and is strung through with a wick, other tube is straight with an open, heart-shaped finial at the end; "HOUGHIN" molded on one side of the finial and "DIAMOND" on the opposite side.

MarkingsMolded on the finial: "HOUGHIN / DIAMOND"

ClassificationsHOUSEHOLD TOOLS & EQUIPMENT