Can anyone tell me what this is? Electric Jadite?

[Tom Bigbee]

I bought this in a box deal at an auction and need help identifying so I can list it on ebay. I'm not about to plug it in because of the cord condition. It is 2 1/2'' tall and made of heavy glass that looks like jadite. I have not tried to take the bottom part out. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[duffytrash]

thats a cigar and cigarette lighter made by houze in the 30s....its slag glass ....thats a great find...i wouldnt plug it in or rewire it....its worth more in its origional condition....there is a tray it sets on and matching ash trays or ornate smoking stand.....very desireable...

 

[Tom Bigbee]

Thanks Duffy!

 

[duffytrash]

you bet ja......

 

[cyberdan]

thats a cigar and cigarette lighter made by houze in the 30s....

how does it do it's job?
where is the heat source? (other than the frayed wires )

 

[duffytrash]

when you turn it upside down it connects somehow ....i dont think ive seen one in operative condition....
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vidrio-houze-art-deco-slag-glass-lighter-majestic

 

[diggummup]

That's a nice find. Here is one with the tray and it works-http://tinyurl.com/2btl3ax.

 

[cyberdan]

That's a nice find. Here is one with the tray and it works-http://tinyurl.com/2btl3ax.

Thats neat but hope no one has a dog or kid that knocks it over under the sofa.

 

[GopherDaGold]

You will not lose much value by having it rewired. By law, it cannot be sold it in it's present condition with the old wire still attached as YOU would be liable for damages. The owner of such an item will want to be able to enjoy it so any value lost by restoration will be gained by having it usable again. You can have it re-wired professionally using modern wire and a plug that is manufactured to look like the old stuff. I recommend it and you'll sleep better at night knowing you didn't sell a potential fire hazard that resulted in tragedy.