Vintage Early Push Button Automatic thorens Deluxe IMPERATOR Abalone

A rare, early, deluxe example of the classic IMPERATOR type push button automatic pocket lighter. Continental European, ca. 1900's - 1920's. Marked on bottom: PAT. ANG., H. Typical Imperator or Thorens type mechanism in a chrome plated body. Outside front and back are covered in Abalone mother of pearl that has a beautiful, tone changing, colored sheen. Fine used condition. Has some chips and losses from shell. Lighter works but needs flint and fluid. A rare deluxe version of this classic type! (Please view our other rare lighter listings!) We gladly answer questions and provide additional photos upon request. Bidders outside the US please note: check with eBay Global Shipping Program before bidding. We only ship domestic and through eBay. Please note: in our listings, by free shipping, we mean free shipping within the United States only! If applicable, for foreign clients using eBay, we'll ship free to the eBay mail center in Erlanger, KY. Dear eBayers, please note that due to recent problems with Chinese customs, we no longer ship to China. Please use eBay international postal center or provide us with a U.S. shipping address. Thanks for your cooperation! If you have special shipping instructions please indicate at time of payment! Please contact us for details. Thanks for your cooperation!