Thorens S.A.

Original Thorens Lighters (single claw models)

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Swiss Utility Patent - 1919

Hermann Thorens, 1919

Original Thorens Lighters

single claw variations

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with original steel hinge pin (as found)

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with original steel hinge pin (as found)

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with replacement hinge screw (restored)

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with replacement hinge screw (restored)

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with original steel hinge pin (as found)

Original Thorens Lighter

first model with replacement hinge screw (restored)

Original Thorens Lighter

base marking for first model

Original Thorens Lighter

single claw mechanism with sickertank

Original Thorens Lighter

single claw mechanism with sickertank

Original Thorens Lighter

single claw mechanism with sickertank

Thorens Storm Lighters

single claw mechanism with windguard

Original Thorens Lighter

Swiss made for U.S. market

Thorens Table Lighter

single claw mechanism with nickel plated finish

Thorens Table Lighter

single claw mechanism with nickel plated finish

Thorens Table Lighter

single claw mechanism with faux bronze finish

Thorens Table Lighter

single claw mechanism with faux gold finish

Thorens Table Lighters

Swiss made for U.S. market

Thorens Table Lighters

Swiss made for U.S. market

Original Thorens Lighter

retail display model

Original Thorens Lighter

manufacturer instruction sheet

Original Thorens Lighter

manufacturer instruction sheet

Original Thorens Lighters

undated advertising

Original Thorens Lighters

1931 French wholesale advertising

Thorens Storm Lighters

1934 advertising

Claxton Cigarette Cabinet

with Original Thorens Lighter