Flamidor by Quercia

Flambeau pipe lighters

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Patented in 1948, at least two versions of the Flambeau were produced. Very similar to the patent drawing, no.2002 is the most commonly seen Flambeau model. Model no.2006 features an asymmetric body shape but functions similarly. An unbranded and undocumented miniature version was also produced featuring a hexagonal body shape. Whether this mini Flambeau is an authentic Flamidor model or a copy. (EB)


French Utility Patent - 1948

M.Quercia & R.Moreau, 1948/1950

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2002 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2002 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2002 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2002 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2002, standard & souvenir models

Flamidor Flambeau

instructions for No.2002

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2006 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2006 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

No.2006 with original box

Flamidor Flambeau

two versions compared

Flamidor Flambeau

two versions compared

Flamidor Flambeau

two versions compared

Flamidor Flambeau

two versions compared

Flamidor Flambeau

compared with unbranded mini version

Flamidor Flambeau

compared with unbranded mini version

Flamidor Flambeau

compared with unbranded mini version

Flamidor Flambeau

compared with unbranded mini version

Flamidor Flambeau

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