"HOT CHA!!" BLACK AMERICANA FIGURAL TABLETOP CIGARETTE LIGHTER.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #212 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 988 in auction 212
Value Code:
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Item Description
7.5" tall painted cast metal tabletop lighter depicts stereotypical African-American child w/seat of pants down, exposing behind which has hole w/lighter within. Incised "Hot Cha!!" text on front of base. Raised "Salite" text on underside rim. 1930s. Push button at waist to activate mica style lighter no longer works. Stresslines to hands, under base and to paint on bow around neck. Obvious paint loss to pants, shirt and exposed behind. VG overall.
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