Lighters Collection

Advert for Ronson lighters 1937
For him and her, a selection of lighters for Christmas presents. 1937

Unloading Ships at London Docks, 1908
Illustration showing various cargoes coming ashore at London Docks, in the East End of London, 1908. Elephants tusks, barrels

Greenwich Hospital and the River Thames, London, 1900
Illustration showing the view across the River Thames, from the Isle of Dogs, looking towards the Greenwich Naval Hospital, London, 1900

The Evacuation of Crete, British Bluejackets clearing out the Turks, "Bag and Baggage"(litho)
1064017 The Evacuation of Crete, British Bluejackets clearing out the Turks, " Bag and Baggage" (litho) by Dadd

The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho)
1063721 The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas present - Lucky silver devil cigar lighter 1909
One way of giving-up smoking! This terrifying lucky silver devil cigar lighter, available from Mappin & Webb. 1909

The Abyssinian Expedition (engraving)
1588452 The Abyssinian Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abyssinian Expedition)

The Jetty, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092329 The Jetty, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jetty, Port Elizabeth)

Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b / w photo)
6008305 Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea industry)

Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving)
1622262 Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Lower Thames)

A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point twenty four hours prior to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Our picture shows: Soldiers embarking on a lighter vessel known to the troops as Beetles during

Onwards lies The Humber. A tug and a powered barge head for the Humber, while on the right of the picture lighters wait to unload or receive new cargoes

Tugs, lighters and barges moored to the staithes awaiting to unload their goods into warehouses along the River Hull. Whilst others wait to continue upstream to the Air Street

Soldiers making up a fatigue party seen here landing stores from a lighter whilst engineers construct a light railway at " A" West Beach, Suvla Point. Circa May 1915

A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point a day prior to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Our picture shows: Equipment being loaded on to xlighter vessel known to the troops as Beetles during

A tug and lighters, from Blackfriars, with the OXO tower on the opposite bank, River Thames, London, England. Date: February 1939

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1876
Exterior of the then new Billingsgate Fish Market in London, 1876. In the foreground of this image one can see a large number of boats and lighters on the River Thames. Date: 1876

Electrical Supplies 1889
A page from The Ironmonger Diary and text Book, Woodhouse & Rawson United, Limited, electrical supplies. Date: 1889

Tobacconist shop 1861
Tobacconists shop, Paris, providing customers with Duchamp & Trouillets gas-powered cigar-lighting apparatus. Date: 1861

Advert for Ronson lighters 1938
Give her a lighter that lights! Advertisement for a range of lighters by Ronson. 1938

Palestine disturbances 1936 Numerous Jaffa lighters
Palestine disturbances 1936. Numerous Jaffa lighters safe behind the new break-water in the lighter port, showing the long arm of concrete in distance reaching out to Andromedas Rocks

Construction Jaffa pier Lighters Jaffa coast
Construction of Jaffa pier. Lighters on the Jaffa coast inside the so called Rocks of Andromeda. 1934, Israel, Tel Aviv

RMS Queen Elizabeth - Rolstar metal table lighter
RMS Queen Elizabeth ocean liner - Rolstar metal table lighter

Advertisement for Ronson lighters, 1931
Advertisement for a range of Art Deco lighters by Ronson. Also featured in an advertisement for Perfu-Mist, " the most practical scent-spray ever designed." Date: 1931

Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a vase with a blue and white oriental design, containing four spills with seasonal greetings written on them. Date: circa 1890s

Cigar Lighters
Two lighters, including the Chronometer Automatic lighter, which will ignite in all conditions of wind and weather. circa 1909

Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars
XIR170976 Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars... 1592 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel)
XIR170974 Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Robert van den (1622-68) (attr. to); 58x87 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Oyster Boats at Billingsgate Market, London, 1877
Engraving showing oyster boats (on right, with masts) and lighters, in the River Thames, outside Billingsgate Fish Market, London, 1877. Date: 26 May 1877

X-ray of whiskey and cigar
X-ray photography of cigar, cigar cutter, lighter and a glass of whiskey on the rocks

Working in Hull Docks
Loading grain into lighters at the King George V Dock in Hull, Yorkshire

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"Lighters: Illuminating the Past and Present" Step back in time to 1937 with an enchanting advert for Ronson lighters, showcasing their timeless elegance. As ships unload at London Docks in 1908, these trusty lighters play a crucial role in igniting the flames of progress. The River Thames flows gracefully past Greenwich Hospital in 1900, where flickering lighters illuminate the night sky, casting a warm glow on this historic landmark. Fast forward to 1938 and another enticing Ronson lighter advert captivates with its sleek design and promise of reliability. Onboard the majestic RMS Queen Elizabeth, a Rolstar metal table lighter stands as a testament to innovation and convenience. Meanwhile, during The Indian Famine, steam-tugs and lighters tirelessly transport grain amidst challenging times. Witness British Bluejackets clearing out the Turks during The Evacuation of Crete; "Bag and Baggage" they go, accompanied by trusty lighters that symbolize hope amidst chaos. In another litho print capturing The Evacuation of Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watches intently as Ninth Soudanese soldiers embark onto waiting lighters - their journey just beginning. In 1909, Lucky silver devil cigar lighter emerges as a Christmas present delighting many with its charm. And let us not forget The Abyssinian Expedition depicted through an engraving where brave souls rely on their dependable lighters to navigate treacherous terrains. Transport yourself to Port Elizabeth's Jetty captured in black-and-white photography; here too we find indispensable lighters aiding trade and commerce. Finally, explore Stages in the progress of tea leaves from plant to port through captivating monochrome imagery - highlighting how even nature's bounty benefits from these humble yet essential tools. Throughout history and across diverse landscapes, whether illuminating advertisements or facilitating vital tasks like unloading ships or conveying grain during times of crisis, they have proven their worth.